Salary data and insights based on 1,507 job postings
Legal professionals earn a median salary of $70,000 at entry-level, rising to $104,291 at mid-level and reaching $172,200 for senior roles. Across 1,507 job listings analyzed, the field is concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the density of federal agencies, law firms, and corporate legal departments in these markets. Core competencies in highest demand include legal research, legal writing, attention to detail, and case management.
Last updated: September 2026
Entry Level
$70,000
135 jobs
Mid Level
$104,291
443 jobs
Senior Level
$172,200
319 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
1,507
Last 6 months
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Alliance Defending Freedom
21 jobs
New York State Office of the Attorney General
21 jobs
Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
17 jobs
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
17 jobs
Earthjustice
13 jobs
Conservation Law Foundation
13 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
13 jobs
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
12 jobs
OpenAI
12 jobs
The Bronx Defenders
11 jobs
Washington, DC
271 jobs
New York, NY
117 jobs
United States
113 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
35 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
34 jobs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
25 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
22 jobs
united states
20 jobs
Philadelphia, PA
19 jobs
San Francisco, CA
18 jobs