salary$134,680 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$281,770per year
Jobs in the area5,540people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 11.4% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Cleveland, OH area is $134,680 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $75,740 and $281,770.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 11.4% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.