Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kansas, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$65.38
104.3%Above national average
Range: $62.27 – $68.50
Average Annual Pay
$135,998
104.3%Above national average
Range: $129,522 – $142,474
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$55.57/hr
Range: $52.93 – $58.23
Annual Rate
$115,598
Range: $110,094 – $121,103
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$65.38/hr
Range: $62.27 – $68.50
Annual Rate
$135,998
Range: $129,522 – $142,474
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$75.19/hr
Range: $71.61 – $78.77
Annual Rate
$156,398
Range: $148,950 – $163,845
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
