Criminal Lawyer Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does a Criminal Lawyer make in Lexington, KY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Lawyer in Lexington, KY is $97,772. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,066 to a high of $127,865, with most professionals earning between $83,793 and $113,524.

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Lawyer in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Criminal Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Lawyer in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Criminal Lawyer ranges from $83,793 to $113,524 with the average base salary of $97,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,527 to $120,858 with the average total cash compensation of $102,251.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $97,772 $83,793 - $113,524
Bonus $4,479 $2,734 - $7,334
Total Pay $102,251 $86,527 - $120,858
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Criminal Lawyer Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,042 - $112,506 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,752 - $112,113 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,563 - $117,276 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,957 - $119,165 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,957 - $119,165 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,595 - $118,674 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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