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Staff Attorney

Salary data based on 113 job postings

"The median salary for a Staff Attorney is $88,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $63,000 at the 10th percentile to $114,163 at the 90th percentile based on 79 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

$88,500

10th Percentile

$63,000

90th Percentile

$114,163

Sample Size

79

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Staff Attorney Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$63,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$88,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$114,163Senior / top earners

Based on 79 job postings with salary data

Skills for Staff Attorney

Case managementImmigration lawLegal research and writingLegal researchLegal writingLegal representationClient counselingLegal writing and researchCourt representationCivil litigation

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
  • Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania2 positions
  • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press2 positions

Top Locations for Staff Attorney

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

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Data extracted from 113 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026