Lawyer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$80.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $116,700/year ($9,725/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $167,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $207,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $320,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,580 Lawyer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Lawyer salary of $167,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $116,700 — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
| Gross (median) | $167,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,864 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,792 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$8,854 |
| Take-home (annual) | $116,700 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,725 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Virginia?
- The median Lawyer salary in Virginia is $167,210 per year ($80.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,710 and $207,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $167,210, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $116,700 per year ($9,725 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 18,580 Lawyer jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.