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Legal Fellow

Salary data based on 42 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Fellow is $80,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $109,050 at the 90th percentile based on 25 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal writing, legal research, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and attention to detail."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$80,000

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$109,050

Sample Size

25

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Legal Fellow Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$80,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$109,050Senior / top earners

Based on 25 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Fellow

Legal writingLegal researchPolicy analysisLegislative draftingAttention to detailAnalytical skillsProject managementConstituent relationsLegal research and writingLitigation

Common Employers Hiring Legal Fellow

  • Democratic U.S. Senator5 positions
  • Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center2 positions
  • Conservation Law Foundation2 positions
  • Copyright Alliance2 positions
  • U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) 2 positions

Top Locations for Legal Fellow

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCUnited StatesNew York City Metropolitan AreaBoston, MA, USA

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Data extracted from 42 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026