salary$123,960 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$202,780per year
Jobs in the area630people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Augusta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.1% 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 Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $123,960 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $74,880 and $202,780.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.1% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.