salary$164,980 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$314,120per year
Jobs in the area9,210people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Seattle?
Cheap. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 16.5% 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 Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $164,980 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $99,910 and $314,120.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 16.5% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.