DOL Median (Stamford, CT)
$132,500
vs National
-17.2%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$117,465
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$132,500
-17.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Stamford, CT earns $132,500 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $117,465 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stamford, CT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GE CAPITAL CORPORATION | $235,831 | 2 |
| DAY PITNEY LLP | $175,000 | 5 |
| Harman International Industries, Inc | $174,907 | 1 |
| Gartner Inc | $147,559 | 4 |
| FINN DIXON & HERLING LLP | $140,000 | 1 |
| EDWARDS WILDMAN PALMER LLP (F/K/A EDWARDS ANGELL P | $125,000 | 1 |
| Pitney Bowes Inc. | $113,256 | 3 |
| Eagle Shipping International (USA) LLC | $85,000 | 3 |
| Torana Inc. | $77,854 | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Stamford, CT?
The median Lawyers salary in Stamford, CT is $132,500 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Stamford, CT a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Stamford, CT earns 17.2% less than the national median of $160,000, or $117,465 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.