salary$160,320 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$332,850per year
Jobs in the area23,270people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Fort Lauderdale?
Cheap. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 15.8% 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 Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $160,320 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $77,510 and $332,850.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 15.8% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.