salary$124,530 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$211,880per year
Jobs in the area2,000people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 12.3% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $124,530 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $65,310 and $211,880.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 12.3% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.