salary$138,210 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$328,900per year
Jobs in the area18,760people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Atlanta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 17.4% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $138,210 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $58,750 and $328,900.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 17.4% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.