salary$107,950 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$223,080per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Fayetteville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 17.0% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Fayetteville, NC area is $107,950 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $64,990 and $223,080.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 17.0% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.