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How much does a Lawyer I make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lawyer I in Rhode Island is around $103,890, with an hourly rate of $50. The average salary ranges from $81,156 (10th percentile) to $124,523 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $91,990 (25th percentile) and $114,690 (75th percentile). A Lawyer I's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Lawyer I Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,690 $9,558 $2,206 $55
Average $103,890 $8,658 $1,998 $50
25th Percentile $91,990 $7,666 $1,769 $44
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How does experience level affect a Lawyer I's Salary?

An entry-level Lawyer I with under 1 year experience makes about $102,995. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Lawyer I makes around $103,877. After 2-4 years, the Lawyer I pay rises to about $105,808. Those senior Lawyer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $107,096, and those Lawyer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $107,418 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lawyer I $102,995
Intermediate Level Lawyer I $103,877
Senior Level Lawyer I $105,808
Specialist Level Lawyer I $107,096
Expert Level Lawyer I $107,418
$102,995 0 yr
$103,877 < 2 yrs
$105,808 2-4 yrs
$107,096 5-8 yrs
$107,418 > 8 yrs
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