salary$136,990 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$362,450per year
Jobs in the area4,830people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Salt Lake City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.1% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $136,990 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $54,720 and $362,450.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.1% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.