How much does a Lawyer make in Wyoming?

The average Lawyer salary in Wyoming is around $165,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $124,044 annually ($10,337/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Wyoming?

On a $165,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $124,044/year or $10,337/month. Federal tax: $28,334. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $165,000 a good Lawyer salary?

$165,000 is a strong salary for a Lawyer — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Lawyer salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $165,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Lawyers?

8% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Public Defender, Paralegal.

How can a Lawyer in Wyoming reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Lawyer Salary in Wyoming (2026)

The average Lawyer in Wyoming earns around $165,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $124,044/year ($10,337/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$124,044
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$10,337
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,771
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$60/hr
Federal Tax	$28,334
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$12,623
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.82%

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Lawyer Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$95,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$165,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$280,000

/year

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Not all Lawyers earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's legal market is anchored by Holland & Hart LLP Cheyenne + Jackson (Denver-HQ AmLaw 200 + substantial WY offices + the substantial Holland & Hart natural resources + trust + tax law), Crowley Fleck PLLP Cheyenne + Casper (multi-state MT + WY + ND + SD + the substantial Crowley Fleck corporate + real estate + oil & gas + natural resources), Long Reimer Winegar Cheyenne (substantial WY-HQ law firm), Sundahl Powers Kapp & Martin Cheyenne + Hathaway & Kunz Cheyenne + Hickey & Evans Cheyenne (substantial WY mid-size practices), the substantial WY trust + DAPT law (post-2007 WY DAPT driving substantial WY trust attorney practice serving UHNW + family office + dynasty trust + private trust company), the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW estate planning legal practice, the substantial WY oil + gas + mineral law (ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Occidental Powder River + Greater Green River + the substantial federal mineral lease), University of Wyoming College of Law Laramie (the only WY ABA-accredited law school + ~70 JDs/yr).

Partner (Holland & Hart / Crowley Fleck WY)

$285,000–$685,000+ profit share

AmLaw + multi-state partner · WY-resident · natural resources + trust + tax

Partner (Long Reimer / Sundahl / Hathaway)

$185,000–$425,000+ profit share

WY-HQ mid-size law firm partner · Cheyenne + Jackson commercial + litigation

Senior WY Trust Attorney

$235,000–$525,000+ bonus

WY DAPT trust attorney · post-2007 + dynasty + family office + private trust company

Senior Jackson Hole UHNW Estate Lawyer

$245,000–$585,000+ bonus

Jackson Hole UHNW estate planning · post-2020 UHNW migration + tax-haven estate

Senior WY Oil & Gas + Mineral Lawyer

$215,000–$485,000+ bonus

WY oil + gas + mineral + federal lease + the substantial Powder River + Green River

Senior In-House Counsel (Microsoft / Meta)

$175,000–$315,000+ TC

Microsoft + Meta Cheyenne + Cheyenne Regional + Banner WMC · in-house GC

Senior In-House Counsel (F.E. Warren / Cleared)

$195,000–$365,000+ TC

F.E. Warren + cleared defense + DCSA · in-house GC + cleared premium

AUSA / DOJ Federal Prosecutor

$135,000–$215,000

US Attorney District of WY Cheyenne · GS-14/15 federal prosecutor

Senior Public Defender / DA

$72,000–$118,000

WY County prosecutor + Public Defender · Laramie + Natrona + Campbell County

Junior Associate (0-3 yrs)

$72,000–$115,000+ bonus

UW Law + post-clerkship pipeline · entry WY band

Worth knowing: Wyoming trust + DAPT law + Jackson Hole UHNW estate planning + the substantial WY oil + gas + mineral law tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state trust + UHNW + extractive law anchor and a feature most national legal surveys understate for WY. The substantial WY trust + DAPT law (post-2007 WY Domestic Asset Protection Trust DAPT Wyoming Statutes §4-10-510 et seq. + the substantial WY perpetuities abolition + the substantial WY private trust company law + the substantial WY trust company concentration in Cheyenne + Jackson + Laramie + the substantial WY trust attorney specialty serving UHNW + family office + private trust company + dynasty trust + DAPT planning + the substantial post-2020 WY UHNW migration driving substantial WY estate + trust legal work + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW estate planning practice leveraging WY 0% income tax + 0% capital gains + DAPT trust law) supports distinctive WY trust + UHNW estate law. Senior WY trust + Jackson Hole UHNW estate lawyers clear $235-585K+ bonus. The substantial WY oil + gas + mineral law (ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Occidental Powder River + Greater Green River + the substantial federal mineral lease law + the substantial WY surface use + reclamation + BLM Wyoming lease + the substantial WY mineral severance + production tax law) + Holland & Hart + Crowley Fleck + Long Reimer + UW College of Law Laramie as the only WY ABA-accredited. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY legal proposition.