2006-08-28 17:40:28 · 4 answers · asked by rache001 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Anywhere from 40K-70K for public defenders and prosecutors (that's where the really bad lawyers work), to 60K-100K working for a firm, to upwards of the high six figures for prominant attornies with their own private practice.
2006-08-28 17:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In May 2004, the median annual earnings of all lawyers were $94,930. The middle half of the occupation earned between $64,620 and $143,620. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of lawyers in May 2004 were as follows:
Management of companies and enterprises $126,250
Federal Government 108,090
Legal services 99,580
Local government 73,410
State government 70,280
Median salaries of lawyers 9 months after graduation from law school in 2004 varied by type of work, as indicated in table 1.
(see the site listed below)
Salaries of experienced attorneys vary widely according to the type, size, and location of their employer. Lawyers who own their own practices usually earn less than those who are partners in law firms. Lawyers starting their own practice may need to work part time in other occupations to supplement their income until their practice is well established.
Most salaried lawyers are provided health and life insurance, and contributions are made to retirement plans on their behalf. Lawyers who practice independently are covered only if they arrange and pay for such benefits themselves.
2006-08-29 00:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really good lawyers the sky is the limit - several million a year and up. Average around $50K.
2006-08-29 00:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how good of a lawyer you are and how well known, the more the clients the more the money. so they dont all make the same.
2006-08-29 00:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by alkdjf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋