What are the main factors that influence a Lawyer IV's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lawyer 's salary?

A Lawyer 's salary grows with experience: a Lawyer II (2-4 years)earns $137,723, a Lawyer III (4-7 years)earns $194,364, a Lawyer IV (7+ years)earns $221,287, a Lawyer V (7-10 years)earns $262,496, a Lawyer VI (10-12 years)earns $303,574,

What are the highest paying states for a Lawyer IV?

Lawyer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lawyer IV roles are District of Columbia $236,400, California $235,500, Massachusetts $232,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lawyer roles make?

Salaries for Lawyer level roles vary by specialization: Intellectual Property Lawyer IV: $279,690; Lawyer V: $253,190; Tax Lawyer IV: $244,003; Attorney IV: $213,433; Lawyer III: $187,490.

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Lawyer IV Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lawyer IV make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lawyer IV in Rhode Island is $221,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $106.

However, a Lawyer IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $257,790
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $205,100 to $240,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $190,351

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Lawyer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,400	$20,033	$4,623	$116
Average	$221,300	$18,442	$4,256	$106
25th Percentile	$205,100	$17,092	$3,944	$99

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Key Factors That Influence Lawyer IV Salaries

A Lawyer IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Lawyer II	2-4 years	$137,723
Lawyer III	4-7 years	$194,364
Lawyer IV	7+ years	$221,287
Lawyer V	7-10 years	$262,496
Lawyer VI	10-12 years	$303,574

How Do Lawyer IV Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lawyer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $236,400.
California: $235,500.
Massachusetts: $232,300.

District of Columbia $236,400 California $235,500 Massachusetts $232,300 Washington $231,500 New Jersey $231,400 Alaska $231,100 Connecticut $228,100 New York $227,000

Hawaii $223,100 Rhode Island $221,300 Maryland $220,100 Minnesota $218,500 Colorado $217,800 Illinois $217,600 Oregon $216,800 Delaware $216,200

New Hampshire $215,800 Virginia $215,000 Pennsylvania $212,500 Nevada $211,300 North Dakota $210,900 Michigan $210,200 Wisconsin $210,000 Vermont $209,500

Texas $208,200 Maine $208,100 Arizona $208,000 Ohio $207,900 Georgia $205,900 Indiana $204,900 Wyoming $204,700 Utah $204,400

Iowa $204,300 Kansas $203,300 Louisiana $203,000 North Carolina $202,900 Missouri $202,800 Florida $202,000 Montana $201,600 Nebraska $201,100

Kentucky $200,900 South Carolina $200,000 Tennessee $199,500 Idaho $199,300 New Mexico $197,700 Oklahoma $197,400 Alabama $196,100 South Dakota $194,000

Arkansas $192,900 West Virginia $192,200 Mississippi $190,400

Top Paying Cities for Lawyer IVs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $225,000
Albion: $221,200
Ashaway: $225,800

Adamsville, RI $225,000 Albion, RI $221,200 Ashaway, RI $225,800 Barrington, RI $221,200 Block Island, RI $224,600 Bradford, RI $225,700 Bristol, RI $221,000 Carolina, RI $223,800

Charlestown, RI $224,100 Chepachet, RI $220,800 Clayville, RI $221,000 Coventry, RI $220,800 West Greenwich, RI $220,700 East Greenwich, RI $221,000 Exeter, RI $225,700 Fiskeville, RI $221,200

Forestdale, RI $221,000 Foster, RI $220,700 Glendale, RI $220,700 Greene, RI $223,100 Greenville, RI $221,200 Harmony, RI $221,200 Harrisville, RI $220,800 Hope, RI $221,200

Hope Valley, RI $225,800 Hopkinton, RI $225,900 Jamestown, RI $223,600 Kenyon, RI $225,600 Little Compton, RI $224,900 Manville, RI $221,200 Mapleville, RI $220,700 Newport, RI $223,700

Middletown, RI $224,600 North Kingstown, RI $220,600 North Scituate, RI $221,200 Oakland, RI $220,900 Pascoag, RI $220,700 Pawtucket, RI $221,200 Central Falls, RI $221,200 Cumberland, RI $221,200

Lincoln, RI $221,200 Portsmouth, RI $222,800 Prudence Island, RI $220,800 Rockville, RI $225,900 Saunderstown, RI $223,700 Shannock, RI $225,500 Slatersville, RI $221,000 Slocum, RI $223,700

Tiverton, RI $225,000 Wakefield, RI $223,500 Kingston, RI $223,600 Narragansett, RI $223,600 Peace Dale, RI $223,500 Warren, RI $221,200 Warwick, RI $221,200 Westerly, RI $225,900

West Kingston, RI $223,700 West Warwick, RI $221,200 Wood River Junction, RI $225,700 Woonsocket, RI $221,000 North Smithfield, RI $221,200 Wyoming, RI $225,600 Providence, RI $221,200 Cranston, RI $221,200

North Providence, RI $221,200 East Providence, RI $221,200 Riverside, RI $221,200 Rumford, RI $221,200 Smithfield, RI $221,200 Johnston, RI $221,200

Lawyer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lawyer IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$205,100

Average $221,300/year

$240,400

$17,092

Average $18,442/month

$20,033

$3,944

Average $4,256/week

$4,623

$99

Average $106/hour

$116

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,400	$20,033	$4,623	$116
Average	$221,300	$18,442	$4,256	$106
25th Percentile	$205,100	$17,092	$3,944	$99

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For a Lawyer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Lawyer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $262,490 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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