Lawyers Jobs Pay in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Average Hourly Pay
$80.29
150.9%Above national average
Range: $76.47 – $84.12
Average Annual Pay
$167,010
150.9%Above national average
Range: $159,058 – $174,963
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
$68.25/hr
Range: $65.00 – $71.50
Annual Rate
$141,959
Range: $135,199 – $148,719
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.29/hr
Range: $76.47 – $84.12
Annual Rate
$167,010
Range: $159,058 – $174,963
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$92.33/hr
Range: $87.94 – $96.74
Annual Rate
$192,061
Range: $182,917 – $201,207
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
