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Senior Attorney

Salary data based on 12 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Attorney in the Legal field is $164,450 per year, with salaries ranging from $120,000 at the 10th percentile to $186,450 at the 90th percentile, based on 7 job postings. Common required skills for this role include litigation, legal research and writing, environmental law, administrative law, and civil rights law."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$164,450

10th Percentile

$120,000

90th Percentile

$186,450

Sample Size

7

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Senior Attorney Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$120,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$164,450Typical salary
90th Percentile$186,450Senior / top earners

Based on 7 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Attorney

LitigationLegal research and writingEnvironmental lawAdministrative lawCivil rights lawCase managementClient representationEnvironmental policyRegulatory complianceLegal advocacy

Common Employers Hiring Senior Attorney

  • Earthjustice4 positions
  • Earthjustice 2 positions
  • Tunnel To Towers Foundation1 positions
  • Social Justice Legal Foundation1 positions
  • Earthjustice Headquarters1 positions

Top Locations for Senior Attorney

United StatesTexas, USASeattle, WA, USA2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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Data extracted from 12 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026