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Legal Fellow

Salary data based on 35 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Fellow is $82,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,750 at the 10th percentile to $109,050 at the 90th percentile based on 21 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

$82,000

10th Percentile

$65,750

90th Percentile

$109,050

Sample Size

21

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Legal Fellow Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,750Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$82,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$109,050Senior / top earners

Based on 21 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Fellow

Legal writingLegal researchPolicy analysisLegislative draftingAnalytical skillsConstituent relationsProject managementAttention to detailLegal research and writingEnvironmental law

Common Employers Hiring Legal Fellow

  • Democratic U.S. Senator5 positions
  • Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center2 positions
  • Conservation Law Foundation2 positions
  • Copyright Alliance2 positions
  • Environmental Defense Fund2 positions

Top Locations for Legal Fellow

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCNew York City Metropolitan AreaBoston, MA, USAUnited States

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Data extracted from 35 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026