salary$178,540 a year$86 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$284,610per year
Jobs in the area7,620people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $178,540 a year ($86 an hour). Most earn between $80,540 and $284,610.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.