Lawyer
Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 16, 2026, 12:53 UTC
Average Salary
Hiring Velocity
+ 0%436
Open positions in Houston
436 postings with employer-disclosed pay
Every number on this page is computed from pay ranges published on live job postings, indexed directly from company career pages. Not self-reported.
Where this data comes from
Salary figures are extracted from ranges employers publish on live postings. Every data point traces back to its source. Read the methodology
230k+
Career pages indexed
Direct from company sites and 80+ ATS platforms. No aggregators, no recycled feeds.
Expired listings drop out within hours, so ranges reflect the market right now.
1–2 hr
From posting to indexed
How much does a Lawyer make in Houston?
Statistics are computed on range midpoints from postings active in the trailing 90 days. Figures are annual, in USD.
Posted salary distribution
n = 436 postings · base salary, as posted
Salary by years of experience
Median posted base, parsed from posting requirements
Posted salary percentiles
Base salary vs. estimated total compensation
| Percentile | Base Salary | Total comp est. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,500 | $144,550 |
| 25th | $139,938 | $165,127 |
| 50th | $161,250 | $190,275 |
| 75th | $178,688 | $210,852 |
| 90th | $200,000 | $236,000 |
Is your Lawyer offer competitive?
Rank a salary range against current and recently closed postings, by city and experience.
Trends & market signals
Historical counts with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Hiring velocity
- + 170%
London, England
≈ $84.1K - $113.8K Salary Range · £62.8K - £84.9K
- + 159%
Dallas, Texas
$93K - $125.8K Salary Range
- + 158%
New York, New York
$105.2K - $142.3K Salary Range
- + 113%
San Francisco, California
$121.1K - $163.8K Salary Range
Role in top Companies
- 0%
Top Tier Candidates
$365K - $435K Salary Range
- 0%
Direct Counsel
$200K - $300K Salary Range
- 0%
Axiom Talent Platform
$104.5K - $325K Salary Range
Job Count Trend & Projection
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Salary Trend
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Live postings with disclosed pay
A sample of the postings behind these numbers. Every listing links to the employer source.
Project (Finance) Lawyer
Top Tier Candidates·Houston, Texas·In-Person
$365,000 – $435,000
careers-page.com
Indexed 40w ago
M&A Lawyer - Houston
Axiom Talent Platform·Houston, Texas·In-Person
$104,500 – $325,000
axiomlaw.com
Indexed 8w ago
Practice Support Lawyer - Dallas
Direct Counsel·Houston, Texas · Dallas, Texas·In-Person
$200,000 – $300,000
recruiterflow.com
Indexed 66w ago
Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer (Remote)
Axiom Talent Platform·Houston, Texas·Remote
$104,500 – $325,000
axiomlaw.com
Indexed 22w ago
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer - Houston
Axiom Talent Platform·Houston, Texas·Hybrid
$140,000 – $140,000
axiomlaw.com
Indexed 38w ago
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