What are the main factors that influence a Lawyer VI'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 IV (7+ years)earns $221,287, a Lawyer V (7-10 years)earns $262,496, a Lawyer VI (10-12 years)earns $303,574, a Managing Counsel (12+ years)earns $201,428, a Senior Managing Counsel (12+ years)earns $225,732,

What are the highest paying states for a Lawyer VI?

Lawyer VI salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lawyer VI roles are District of Columbia $324,200, California $323,000, Massachusetts $318,700. 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: Attorney VI: $292,799; Lawyer V: $253,190; Lawyer IV: $213,500; Lawyer III: $187,490; Physicist VI: $186,361.

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Lawyer VI Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lawyer VI make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lawyer VI in Rhode Island is $303,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $146.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $343,910
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $284,300 to $324,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $266,728

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Lawyer VI Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$324,700	$27,058	$6,244	$156
Average	$303,600	$25,300	$5,838	$146
25th Percentile	$284,300	$23,692	$5,467	$137

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Key Factors That Influence Lawyer VI Salaries

A Lawyer VI'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 IV	7+ years	$221,287
Lawyer V	7-10 years	$262,496
Lawyer VI	10-12 years	$303,574
Managing Counsel	12+ years	$201,428
Senior Managing Counsel	12+ years	$225,732

How Do Lawyer VI 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 VIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $324,200.
California: $323,000.
Massachusetts: $318,700.

District of Columbia $324,200 California $323,000 Massachusetts $318,700 Washington $317,500 New Jersey $317,400 Alaska $317,000 Connecticut $313,000 New York $311,300

Hawaii $306,100 Rhode Island $303,600 Maryland $302,000 Minnesota $299,700 Colorado $298,800 Illinois $298,500 Oregon $297,400 Delaware $296,600

New Hampshire $296,100 Virginia $294,900 Pennsylvania $291,500 Nevada $289,800 North Dakota $289,300 Michigan $288,400 Wisconsin $288,100 Vermont $287,400

Texas $285,600 Maine $285,500 Arizona $285,400 Ohio $285,100 Georgia $282,500 Indiana $281,100 Wyoming $280,800 Utah $280,400

Iowa $280,300 Kansas $278,900 Louisiana $278,400 North Carolina $278,300 Missouri $278,200 Florida $277,100 Montana $276,500 Nebraska $275,900

Kentucky $275,600 South Carolina $274,400 Tennessee $273,700 Idaho $273,400 New Mexico $271,200 Oklahoma $270,800 Alabama $269,000 South Dakota $266,100

Arkansas $264,600 West Virginia $263,700 Mississippi $261,200

Top Paying Cities for Lawyer VIs

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: $308,600
Albion: $303,500
Ashaway: $309,800

Adamsville, RI $308,600 Albion, RI $303,500 Ashaway, RI $309,800 Barrington, RI $303,500 Block Island, RI $308,200 Bradford, RI $309,600 Bristol, RI $303,200 Carolina, RI $307,000

Charlestown, RI $307,400 Chepachet, RI $302,900 Clayville, RI $303,200 Coventry, RI $302,900 West Greenwich, RI $302,700 East Greenwich, RI $303,100 Exeter, RI $309,600 Fiskeville, RI $303,500

Forestdale, RI $303,200 Foster, RI $302,700 Glendale, RI $302,700 Greene, RI $306,100 Greenville, RI $303,500 Harmony, RI $303,400 Harrisville, RI $302,900 Hope, RI $303,500

Hope Valley, RI $309,800 Hopkinton, RI $309,900 Jamestown, RI $306,800 Kenyon, RI $309,500 Little Compton, RI $308,500 Manville, RI $303,500 Mapleville, RI $302,700 Newport, RI $306,800

Middletown, RI $308,100 North Kingstown, RI $302,600 North Scituate, RI $303,400 Oakland, RI $303,000 Pascoag, RI $302,800 Pawtucket, RI $303,500 Central Falls, RI $303,500 Cumberland, RI $303,500

Lincoln, RI $303,500 Portsmouth, RI $305,600 Prudence Island, RI $302,900 Rockville, RI $309,900 Saunderstown, RI $306,900 Shannock, RI $309,400 Slatersville, RI $303,200 Slocum, RI $306,900

Tiverton, RI $308,700 Wakefield, RI $306,600 Kingston, RI $306,700 Narragansett, RI $306,700 Peace Dale, RI $306,600 Warren, RI $303,400 Warwick, RI $303,500 Westerly, RI $309,900

West Kingston, RI $306,800 West Warwick, RI $303,500 Wood River Junction, RI $309,600 Woonsocket, RI $303,200 North Smithfield, RI $303,400 Wyoming, RI $309,500 Providence, RI $303,500 Cranston, RI $303,500

North Providence, RI $303,500 East Providence, RI $303,500 Riverside, RI $303,500 Rumford, RI $303,500 Smithfield, RI $303,500 Johnston, RI $303,500

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

Understanding how a Lawyer VI'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

$284,300

Average $303,600/year

$324,700

$23,692

Average $25,300/month

$27,058

$5,467

Average $5,838/week

$6,244

$137

Average $146/hour

$156

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$324,700	$27,058	$6,244	$156
Average	$303,600	$25,300	$5,838	$146
25th Percentile	$284,300	$23,692	$5,467	$137

Lawyer VI Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Lawyer VI, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Managing Counsel role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $201,500 - a projected growth of -34% over your current level.

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