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Lawyer Salary in Washington (2026)
$74.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $116,614/year ($9,718/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $94,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $111,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $154,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $205,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $298,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,770 Lawyer jobs in Washington (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Lawyer salary of $154,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $116,614 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $154,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,725 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,791 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $116,614 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,718 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Washington?
- The median Lawyer salary in Washington is $154,130 per year ($74.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $111,080 and $205,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $154,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $116,614 per year ($9,718 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 12,770 Lawyer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.