salary$153,590 a year$74 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$336,190per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.9% 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 Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Anchorage, AK area is $153,590 a year ($74 an hour). Most earn between $89,910 and $336,190.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.9% 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 Anchorage, AK metro area.