Lawyer Salary in Florida (2026)
$64.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,295/year ($8,525/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $196,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $301,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,210 Lawyer jobs in Florida (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Lawyer salary of $133,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $102,295 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,697 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,188 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,295 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,525 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Florida?
- The median Lawyer salary in Florida is $133,180 per year ($64.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,720 and $196,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Florida?
- On the median salary of $133,180, a single filer in Florida takes home about $102,295 per year ($8,525 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 55,210 Lawyer jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.