Lawyer Salary in Virginia
Based on 18K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$157,980
$75.952/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+23.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – —
18K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,670 |
| 25th percentile | $101,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,980 |
| 75th percentile | $203,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,430 |
| 2023 | $159,550 |
| 2024 | $157,980 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,430 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $159,550 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $157,980 | $128,445 |