Lawyer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$60.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,232/year ($7,853/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $126,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $193,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $327,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,970 Lawyer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Lawyer salary of $126,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,232 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $126,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,180 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,705 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$3,742 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,232 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Indiana?
- The median Lawyer salary in Indiana is $126,860 per year ($60.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,120 and $193,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $126,860, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $94,232 per year ($7,853 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,970 Lawyer jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.