Lawyer Salary in Montana (2026)
$49.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,298/year ($6,441/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $179,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,380 Lawyer jobs in Montana (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Lawyer salary of $103,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,298 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $103,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,988 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,935 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,499 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,298 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,441 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Montana?
- The median Lawyer salary in Montana is $103,720 per year ($49.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,180 and $133,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $103,720, a single filer in Montana takes home about $77,298 per year ($6,441 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,380 Lawyer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.