salary$157,200 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$299,840per year
Jobs in the area3,880people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 11.7% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $157,200 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $93,560 and $299,840.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 11.7% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.