Lawyer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$64.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,047/year ($8,087/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $202,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $317,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,930 Lawyer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Lawyer salary of $134,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,047 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $134,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,093 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,314 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$6,375 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,047 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,087 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Georgia?
- The median Lawyer salary in Georgia is $134,830 per year ($64.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,460 and $202,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $134,830, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $97,047 per year ($8,087 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 23,930 Lawyer jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Lawyers
Other salaries in Georgia
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 Georgia 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 Georgia.