Lawyers Jobs Pay in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$58.57
83.0%Above national average
Range: $55.78 – $61.36
Average Annual Pay
$121,824
83.0%Above national average
Range: $116,022 – $127,625
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
$49.78/hr
Range: $47.41 – $52.16
Annual Rate
$103,550
Range: $98,619 – $108,481
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$58.57/hr
Range: $55.78 – $61.36
Annual Rate
$121,824
Range: $116,022 – $127,625
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$67.36/hr
Range: $64.15 – $70.56
Annual Rate
$140,098
Range: $133,425 – $146,769
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
