salary$131,310 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$263,130per year
Jobs in the area3,180people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 15.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $131,310 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $82,090 and $263,130.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 15.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.