Lawyer Salary in New York
Based on 92K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$207,860
$99.933/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+54.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – $391K
92K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,200 |
| 25th percentile | $127,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $207,860 |
| 75th percentile | $322,120 |
| 90th percentile | $391,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $172,880 |
| 2023 | $179,650 |
| 2024 | $177,210 |
| 2025 | $207,860 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $172,880 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $179,650 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $177,210 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $207,860 | $134,712 |