Lawyer salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for lawyers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, New York leaves the most: about $141,860 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $207,860 | $141,860 | $11,822 | 91,870 |
| California | $195,080 | $127,436 | $10,620 | 95,770 |
| Massachusetts | $176,680 | $122,700 | $10,225 | 23,560 |
| Virginia | $167,210 | $116,754 | $9,730 | 18,580 |
| Texas | $154,200 | $116,662 | $9,722 | 56,580 |
| Washington | $154,130 | $114,476 | $9,540 | 12,770 |
| Nevada | $150,510 | $114,140 | $9,512 | 6,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $157,180 | $113,873 | $9,489 | 27,170 |
| Alaska | $149,940 | $113,750 | $9,479 | 1,120 |
| Illinois | $160,800 | $113,358 | $9,446 | 33,590 |
| New Jersey | $161,430 | $111,825 | $9,319 | 23,160 |
| Tennessee | $136,180 | $104,345 | $8,695 | 9,010 |
| Florida | $133,180 | $102,295 | $8,525 | 55,210 |
| Georgia | $134,830 | $97,443 | $8,120 | 23,930 |
| Ohio | $131,020 | $97,158 | $8,096 | 19,950 |
| Michigan | $130,520 | $95,180 | $7,932 | 16,620 |
| North Carolina | $127,710 | $93,850 | $7,821 | 17,000 |
| New Hampshire | $120,810 | $93,820 | $7,818 | 2,250 |
| South Dakota | $102,040 | $80,615 | $6,718 | 1,360 |
| Wyoming | $100,130 | $79,271 | $6,606 | 900 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.