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Staff Attorney

Salary data based on 112 job postings

"The median salary for a Staff Attorney is $89,097 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $114,163 at the 90th percentile based on 78 job postings. Key skills required for this role include case management, immigration law, legal research and writing, and legal writing."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$89,097

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$114,163

Sample Size

78

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Staff Attorney Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$89,097Typical salary
90th Percentile$114,163Senior / top earners

Based on 78 job postings with salary data

Skills for Staff Attorney

Case managementImmigration lawLegal research and writingLegal researchLegal writingLegal representationClient counselingLegal writing and researchCourt representationSpanish language proficiency

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 112 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026