Lawyer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$62.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,931/year ($8,161/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $191,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $269,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,950 Lawyer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Lawyer salary of $131,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,931 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $131,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,179 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,023 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,887 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,931 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Ohio?
- The median Lawyer salary in Ohio is $131,020 per year ($62.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,830 and $191,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $131,020, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $97,931 per year ($8,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 19,950 Lawyer jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.