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Lawyer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$75.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $113,873/year ($9,489/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $157,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $208,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $323,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,170 Lawyer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Lawyer salary of $157,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $113,873 — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
| Gross (median) | $157,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,457 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,024 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$4,825 |
| Take-home (annual) | $113,873 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,489 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Lawyer salary in Pennsylvania is $157,180 per year ($75.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,720 and $208,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $157,180, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $113,873 per year ($9,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 27,170 Lawyer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.