salary$111,040 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,600per year
Jobs in the area1,040people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Lexington-Fayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $111,040 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $64,130 and $213,600.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.