Legal Careers

Salary data and insights based on 712 job postings

Legal professionals earn a median salary of $67,600 at entry-level, rising to $100,000 at mid-level and $151,526 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting demand across regulatory, immigration, and litigation practices. Across 712 job listings analyzed, the most sought-after skills include legal research and writing, case management, and immigration law expertise.

Last updated: February 2026

Entry Level

$67,600

58 jobs

Mid Level

$100,000

248 jobs

Senior Level

$151,526

141 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

712

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Legal research and writingLegal researchLegal writingCase managementImmigration lawProject managementAttention to detailLitigationWritten communicationLegal writing and researchAdministrative lawPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationLegal research and analysisOrganizational skills

Top Employers

New York State Office of the Attorney General

21 jobs

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General

15 jobs

New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)

15 jobs

The Bronx Defenders

11 jobs

Brooklyn Defender Services

10 jobs

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9 jobs

The Legal Aid Society - New York City

9 jobs

Alliance Defending Freedom

7 jobs

Earthjustice

6 jobs

Urban Justice Center - Domestic Violence Project

6 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

134 jobs

New York, NY

82 jobs

United States

66 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

18 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

15 jobs

Bronx, NY

12 jobs

Boston, MA

11 jobs

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

11 jobs

Chicago, IL

9 jobs

California, US

9 jobs

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