salary$131,920 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$331,770per year
Jobs in the area4,350people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Raleigh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.6% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $131,920 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $79,550 and $331,770.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.6% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.