salary$131,380 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$312,840per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Fort Collins?
Cheap. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.9% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $131,380 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $77,860 and $312,840.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.9% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.