Lawyer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$49.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,945/year ($6,412/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,490 Lawyer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Lawyer salary of $103,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,945 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $103,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,918 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,910 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$4,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,945 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,412 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Idaho?
- The median Lawyer salary in Idaho is $103,400 per year ($49.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,520 and $139,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $103,400, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $76,945 per year ($6,412 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,490 Lawyer jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.