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Lawyer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$66.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,997/year ($8,416/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $108,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $200,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $268,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,840 Lawyer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Lawyer salary of $138,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $100,997 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $138,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,084 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,630 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$5,248 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,997 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,416 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Lawyer salary in Rhode Island is $138,960 per year ($66.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $108,200 and $200,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $138,960, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $100,997 per year ($8,416 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,840 Lawyer jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.