Salary data and insights based on 1,125 job postings
Legal professionals earn a median salary of $69,367 at entry-level, rising to $102,700 at mid-level and $164,250 for senior roles. Across 1,125 job listings analyzed, the field is concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the demand for legal talent in major policy and financial hubs. Core competencies most frequently required include legal research, legal writing, case management, and attention to detail.
Last updated: May 2026
Entry Level
$69,367
100 jobs
Mid Level
$102,700
361 jobs
Senior Level
$164,250
214 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
1,125
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
Alliance Defending Freedom
15 jobs
The Bronx Defenders
11 jobs
Brooklyn Defender Services
11 jobs
Earthjustice
10 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
10 jobs
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
9 jobs
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
9 jobs
Washington, DC
194 jobs
New York, NY
98 jobs
United States
94 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
31 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
24 jobs
Philadelphia, PA
17 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
15 jobs
Chicago, IL
14 jobs
Boston, MA
13 jobs
Bronx, NY
12 jobs