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Associate attorney salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Associate Attorney make in the United States?

Average base salary

$128,402
Average $128,402
Low $66,936
High $246,308

The average salary for a associate attorney is $128,402 per year in the United States. 21.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Associate Attorney job openings in United States

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Associate Attorney
Aventiqo
Minneapolis, MN
$33 - $40 an hour
Contract
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Associate Attorney in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clifford Chance
 
$342,115per year
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MORRISON & FOERSTER
 
$317,212per year
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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hamp...
 
$309,028per year
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp
 
$303,125per year
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Marquee Staffing
 
$302,500per year
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Parnall Law Firm, LLC
 
$300,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Associate Attorneys near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $190,541 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $162,467 per year
  3. Calabasas, CA
    $139,306 per year
  4. Tampa, FL
    $129,588 per year
  5. Woodland Hills, CA
    $125,429 per year

Where can an Associate Attorney earn more?

Compare salaries for Associate Attorneys in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Associate Attorney get paid in United States?

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