salary$170,660 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$344,160per year
Jobs in the area19,040people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Philadelphia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 12.8% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $170,660 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $84,840 and $344,160.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 12.8% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.