Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in Arkansas

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in Arkansas

How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Arkansas? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arkansas earn an average annual salary of $91,988 with an hourly rate of $44. Salary ranges from $72,558 (10th percentile) to $110,401 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $81,818 (25th percentile) and $101,626 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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75th Percentile $101,626 $8,469 $1,954 $49
Average $91,988 $7,666 $1,769 $44
25th Percentile $81,818 $6,818 $1,573 $39
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$81,818
Average $91,988/year
$101,626
$6,818
Average $7,666/month
$8,469
$1,573
Average $1,769/week
$1,954
$39
Average $44/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $101,626 $8,469 $1,954 $49
Average $91,988 $7,666 $1,769 $44
25th Percentile $81,818 $6,818 $1,573 $39

How does experience level affect a Criminal Defense Lawyer's Salary?

An entry-level Criminal Defense Lawyer with under 1 year experience makes about $90,503. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Criminal Defense Lawyer makes around $91,279. After 2-4 years, the Criminal Defense Lawyer pay rises to about $92,980. Those senior Criminal Defense Lawyer with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $94,114, and those Criminal Defense Lawyer having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $94,397 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Criminal Defense Lawyer $90,503
Intermediate Level Criminal Defense Lawyer $91,279
Senior Level Criminal Defense Lawyer $92,980
Specialist Level Criminal Defense Lawyer $94,114
Expert Level Criminal Defense Lawyer $94,397
$90,503 0 yr
$91,279 < 2 yrs
$92,980 2-4 yrs
$94,114 5-8 yrs
$94,397 > 8 yrs
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