Criminal Lawyer Salary in Raleigh, NC

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Lawyer in Raleigh, NC is $103,211. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,904 to a high of $134,553, with most professionals earning between $88,917 and $119,617.

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Lawyer in Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Criminal Lawyer ranges from $88,917 to $119,617 with the average base salary of $103,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,780 to $128,093 with the average total cash compensation of $108,047.

View Average Salary for Criminal Lawyer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,211 $88,917 - $119,617
Bonus $4,835 $2,862 - $8,476
Total Pay $108,047 $91,780 - $128,093
* 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 Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,890 - $119,580 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,359 - $118,866 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,832 - $118,157 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,252 - $118,721 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,252 - $118,721 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,773 - $116,732 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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