Lawyers pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,220 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Weirton earn between $73,270 and $136,930.
- $60K10th
- $73K25th
- $95KMedian
- $137K75th
- $222K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,070 | $10,339 | $59.65 |
| Median | $94,760 | $7,897 | $45.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,270 | $6,106 | $35.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,930 | $11,411 | $65.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Lawyers in Weirton earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($123,210) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $124,070 | $94,760 | $60,440 | $222,220 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $123,210 | $102,420 | $64,950 | $206,370 | 2,440 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Weirton
On the average salary of $124,070, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $91,275 a year, or $7,606 a month and $3,511 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $93,091 | $7,758 |
| Working in WV | $91,275 | $7,606 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $124,070 buys what about $139,367 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 1.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 3rd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($134,180).
- Wheeling$134,180
- Morgantown$131,520
- Weirton$124,070
- Charleston$120,250
- Huntington$117,940
- Parkersburg$111,410
- Beckley$99,320
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Weirton: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Weirton?
$59.65 an hour on average, and $45.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Weirton?
About $91,275 a year ($7,606 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,070.
Do lawyers earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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