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Legal Fellow

Salary figures from 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Legal Fellow is $84,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,750 at the 10th percentile to $108,039 at the 90th percentile, based on 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed). Key skills sought in Legal Fellow roles include legal research, legal writing, project management, immigration law, and administrative law.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$84,000

10th Percentile

$65,750

90th Percentile

$108,039

Salary Disclosures

17

of 21 postings analyzed

Legal Fellow Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,750Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$84,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$108,039Senior / top earners

Based on 17 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Fellow

Legal researchLegal writingProject managementImmigration lawAdministrative lawAttention to detailEnvironmental lawLegal ResearchLegal research and analysisLegal writing and drafting

Common Employers Hiring Legal Fellow

  • Copyright Alliance2 positions
  • Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center2 positions
  • ACLU1 positions
  • ACLU of Pennsylvania1 positions
  • ACLU-DC1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Fellow

Washington, DCNew York, NYUnited StatesBoston, MAChicago, IL

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Figures from 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this