salary$157,180 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$371,170per year
Jobs in the area5,380people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Charlotte?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 14.4% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $157,180 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $61,830 and $371,170.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 14.4% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.