Lawyers Jobs Pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC
Average Hourly Pay
$110.75
246.1%Above national average
Range: $105.48 – $116.03
Average Annual Pay
$230,368
246.1%Above national average
Range: $219,398 – $241,338
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
$94.14/hr
Range: $89.66 – $98.63
Annual Rate
$195,813
Range: $186,488 – $205,137
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$110.75/hr
Range: $105.48 – $116.03
Annual Rate
$230,368
Range: $219,398 – $241,338
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$127.36/hr
Range: $121.30 – $133.43
Annual Rate
$264,923
Range: $252,308 – $277,539
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
