Lawyers Jobs Pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$86.90
171.6%Above national average
Range: $82.76 – $91.04
Average Annual Pay
$180,748
171.6%Above national average
Range: $172,141 – $189,355
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
$73.87/hr
Range: $70.35 – $77.38
Annual Rate
$153,636
Range: $146,320 – $160,952
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$86.90/hr
Range: $82.76 – $91.04
Annual Rate
$180,748
Range: $172,141 – $189,355
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$99.94/hr
Range: $95.17 – $104.70
Annual Rate
$207,860
Range: $197,962 – $217,758
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
