Lawyer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$60.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,532/year ($7,711/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $126,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $198,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $362,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,160 Lawyer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Lawyer salary of $126,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,532 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $126,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,156 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,697 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$5,375 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,532 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,711 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Lawyer salary in Wisconsin is $126,760 per year ($60.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,890 and $198,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $126,760, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $92,532 per year ($7,711 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 9,160 Lawyer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.