Lawyers Jobs Pay in Pennsylvania, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$78.27
144.6%Above national average
Range: $74.54 – $81.99
Average Annual Pay
$162,795
144.6%Above national average
Range: $155,043 – $170,548
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
$66.53/hr
Range: $63.36 – $69.69
Annual Rate
$138,376
Range: $131,787 – $144,966
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$78.27/hr
Range: $74.54 – $81.99
Annual Rate
$162,795
Range: $155,043 – $170,548
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$90.01/hr
Range: $85.72 – $94.29
Annual Rate
$187,214
Range: $178,299 – $196,130
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
