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
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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
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