salary$133,380 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$313,680per year
Jobs in the area2,280people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Chesapeake?
Cheap. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 16.6% 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 Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $133,380 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $75,690 and $313,680.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 16.6% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.