Legal Careers

Salary data and insights based on 998 job postings

Legal professionals earn a median salary of $68,500 at entry-level, rising to $100,351 at mid-level and $157,500 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting demand for regulatory, litigation, and policy expertise across 998 analyzed positions. Top in-demand skills include legal research and writing, case management, and immigration law, signaling strong opportunities in both corporate and public interest legal sectors.

Last updated: April 2026

Entry Level

$68,500

79 jobs

Mid Level

$100,351

332 jobs

Senior Level

$157,500

181 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

998

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

Chart shows median salaries. Hover for full range details.

Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Legal researchLegal research and writingLegal writingCase managementImmigration lawAttention to detailProject managementLitigationWritten communicationWritten and verbal communicationLegal research and analysisCivil litigationLegal writing and researchAdministrative lawOrganizational skills

Top Employers

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

The Bronx Defenders

11 jobs

Brooklyn Defender Services

11 jobs

Alliance Defending Freedom

10 jobs

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.

9 jobs

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9 jobs

The Legal Aid Society - New York City

9 jobs

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

7 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

159 jobs

New York, NY

91 jobs

United States

90 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

31 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

19 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

17 jobs

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

14 jobs

Boston, MA

12 jobs

Chicago, IL

12 jobs

Bronx, NY

12 jobs

Ready to Find Your Next Legal Role?

Browse current job openings in Legal

View Legal Jobs