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Legal Fellow

Salary data based on 19 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Fellow is $80,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,400 at the 10th percentile to $96,000 at the 90th percentile based on 9 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, legal writing, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and analytical skills."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$80,000

10th Percentile

$62,400

90th Percentile

$96,000

Sample Size

9

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Legal Fellow Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,400Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$80,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$96,000Senior / top earners

Based on 9 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Fellow

Policy analysisLegal researchLegal writingLegislative draftingAnalytical skillsConstituent relationsLegal research and writingFirst Amendment lawCriminal justice knowledgeTechnical writing

Common Employers Hiring Legal Fellow

  • Democratic U.S. Senator3 positions
  • Environmental Defense Fund2 positions
  • Student Basic Needs Coalition 1 positions
  • U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA)1 positions
  • Conservation Law Foundation1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Fellow

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCUnited States Missouri, United StatesBoston, MA, USA

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Data extracted from 19 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026