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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Alaska?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Alaska is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Alaska is $327, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Alaska can range from $226 to $472.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Alaska is $196, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Alaska can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Alaska is $290 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Alaska can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Alaska

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Alaska. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $327 $196 $290
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Alaska

In Alaska, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$336
Appellate$340
Bankruptcy$316
Business$365
Civil Litigation$343
Civil Rights and Constitutional LawCurrently unavailable
Collections$333
Commercial Sale of Goods$372
Construction$334
Contracts$330
Corporate$408
Criminal$252
Elder LawCurrently unavailable
Employment Labor$365
Family$374
GovernmentCurrently unavailable
Immigration$472
Insurance$226
Intellectual PropertyCurrently unavailable
JuvenileCurrently unavailable
Mediation and Arbitration$329
Medical MalpracticeCurrently unavailable
OtherCurrently unavailable
Personal Injury$378
Real Estate$342
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$341
Traffic OffensesCurrently unavailable
Trusts$330
Wills and Estates$373
Worker's Compensation$411

Key performance indicators in Alaska

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Alaska. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Alaska average 38% 94% 95%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Alaska


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$327$196$290
2024$300$178$272
2023Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2022Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2021Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable

Adjusted hourly rates in Alaska

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Alaska can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$321$193$285
2024$294$175$267
2023Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2022Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2021Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Alaska?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Alaska is between $226 and $472 per hour, with the average being $327.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Alaska?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Alaska is $374 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Alaska?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Alaska is $343 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Alaska?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Alaska is $252 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Alaska?

Immigration attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Alaska, earning $472 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Alaska?

Insurance attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Alaska, earning $226 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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