salary$125,290 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Montgomery, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$214,820per year
Jobs in the area960people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Montgomery?
Cheap. Rent of $1,304 a month takes 12.5% 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 Montgomery, AL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Montgomery, AL area is $125,290 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $71,390 and $214,820.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Montgomery?
Typical rent of $1,304 a month takes 12.5% 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 Montgomery, AL metro area.