salary$180,610 a year$87 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$402,750per year
Jobs in the area2,100people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Stamford?
Cheap. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 19.2% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $180,610 a year ($87 an hour). Most earn between $103,760 and $402,750.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 19.2% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.