Lawyer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$65.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,345/year ($8,695/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $198,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $324,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,010 Lawyer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Lawyer salary of $136,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $104,345 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $136,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,417 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,418 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,345 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,695 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Tennessee?
- The median Lawyer salary in Tennessee is $136,180 per year ($65.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,750 and $198,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $136,180, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $104,345 per year ($8,695 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 9,010 Lawyer jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.