Lawyer Salary in New York (2026)
$99.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $143,492/year ($11,958/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $207,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $322,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $391,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 91,870 Lawyer jobs in New York (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Lawyer salary of $207,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $143,492 — an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
| Gross (median) | $207,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$38,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,524 |
| New York state income tax | −$11,223 |
| Take-home (annual) | $143,492 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,958 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in New York?
- The median Lawyer salary in New York is $207,860 per year ($99.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,580 and $322,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in New York?
- On the median salary of $207,860, a single filer in New York takes home about $143,492 per year ($11,958 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 91,870 Lawyer jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.