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Attorney salary in California, 2026
How much does an Attorney make in California?
Average base salary
$145,632
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
16%
above national averageAverage $145,632
Low $85,912
High $246,864
The average salary for a attorney is $145,632 per year in California. 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Attorney in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Wollborg Michelson Recruiting
$442,000per year
BLANK ROME, LLP
$406,667per year
Latham & Watkins LLP
$390,000per year
Megeredchian Law
$375,000per year
City of Riverside
$361,776per year
CITY OF MILPITAS
$350,000per year
