salary$126,250 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$317,580per year
Jobs in the area830people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Winston-Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 13.8% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $126,250 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $45,010 and $317,580.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 13.8% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.