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Staff Attorney

Salary data based on 105 job postings

Based on 71 job postings in the Legal field, the median salary for a Staff Attorney is $88,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $68,000 at the 10th percentile to $111,000 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include immigration law, case management, legal research and writing, and legal writing.

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$88,500

10th Percentile

$68,000

90th Percentile

$111,000

Sample Size

71

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Staff Attorney Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$68,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$88,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$111,000Senior / top earners

Based on 71 job postings with salary data

Skills for Staff Attorney

Immigration lawCase managementLegal research and writingLegal researchLegal writingLegal representationClient counselingLegal writing and researchSpanish language proficiencyCourt representation

Common Employers Hiring Staff Attorney

  • New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)8 positions
  • Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)4 positions
  • Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County4 positions
  • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press2 positions
  • East Bay Children's Law Offices2 positions

Top Locations for Staff Attorney

United StatesLos Angeles, CAWashington, DCKings County, NYPhiladelphia, PA

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Data extracted from 105 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026