Local Salary Data

Lawyers Salary in Fairfax, VA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$97,500
18 filings
DOL Median (Fairfax, VA)
$97,500
vs National
-39.1%
National: $160,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$96,822
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$97,500
-39.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Lawyers in Fairfax, VA earns $97,500 in nominal terms, which is 39.1% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $96,822 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Lawyers make in Fairfax, VA?

The median Lawyers salary in Fairfax, VA is $97,500 based on 18 DOL filings.

Is Fairfax, VA a good place to work as a Lawyers?

A Lawyers in Fairfax, VA earns 39.1% less than the national median of $160,000, or $96,822 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.