salary$195,190 a year$94 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$382,890per year
Jobs in the area46,840people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Arlington?
Cheap. Rent of $2,666 a month takes 16.4% 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 Arlington, VA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $195,190 a year ($94 an hour). Most earn between $106,520 and $382,890.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $2,666 a month takes 16.4% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.