Attorney salary in United States

The average salary for an Attorney is $125,548 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 20.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Attorney salaries typically range between a low of $71,342 and a high of $220,939 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Attorney include Los Angeles, CA at $151,471 per year, Tampa, FL at $134,329 per year, and Houston, TX at $120,904 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Attorney include Wollborg Michelson Recruiting ($442,000 per year) and City of Greenville ($421,200 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Attorney salary compares to related positions:

• Associate Attorney: Average $124,216 per year
• Senior Attorney: Average $145,617 per year
• Junior Attorney: Average $104,413 per year