Salary data and insights based on 726 job postings
Legal professionals earn a median salary of $67,600 at entry-level, rising to $100,000 at mid-level and $155,000 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting demand across regulatory, litigation, and immigration practice areas. Across 726 job listings analyzed, the most sought-after skills include legal research and writing, case management, and immigration law expertise.
Last updated: March 2026
Entry Level
$67,600
62 jobs
Mid Level
$100,000
251 jobs
Senior Level
$155,000
144 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
726
Last 6 months
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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
11 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
Washington, DC
135 jobs
New York, NY
82 jobs
United States
68 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
18 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
15 jobs
Boston, MA
12 jobs
Bronx, NY
12 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
11 jobs
Chicago, IL
9 jobs
California, US
9 jobs