salary$166,080 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$313,820per year
Jobs in the area1,280people work this job
Can a lawyer afford New Haven?
Cheap. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a lawyer in the New Haven, CT area is $166,080 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $80,570 and $313,820.
Can a lawyer afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 14.5% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.