Lawyers Jobs Pay in Wichita, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$63.11
97.2%Above national average
Range: $60.10 – $66.11
Average Annual Pay
$131,258
97.2%Above national average
Range: $125,008 – $137,509
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
$53.64/hr
Range: $51.09 – $56.19
Annual Rate
$111,569
Range: $106,257 – $116,883
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$63.11/hr
Range: $60.10 – $66.11
Annual Rate
$131,258
Range: $125,008 – $137,509
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$72.58/hr
Range: $69.11 – $76.03
Annual Rate
$150,947
Range: $143,759 – $158,135
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
