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Legal Fellow

Salary data based on 32 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Fellow is $84,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,400 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 18 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal writing, legal research, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and analytical skills."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$84,000

10th Percentile

$62,400

90th Percentile

$120,000

Sample Size

18

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Legal Fellow Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,400Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$84,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$120,000Senior / top earners

Based on 18 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Fellow

Legal writingPolicy analysisLegal researchLegislative draftingAnalytical skillsConstituent relationsLegal research and writingLitigationEnvironmental lawLegal Research

Common Employers Hiring Legal Fellow

  • Democratic U.S. Senator5 positions
  • Copyright Alliance2 positions
  • Environmental Defense Fund2 positions
  • Student Basic Needs Coalition 1 positions
  • Earthjustice 1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Fellow

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCNew York City Metropolitan AreaUnited StatesNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 32 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026