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Attorney salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does an Attorney make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$152,261
21%
above national average
Average $152,261
Low $79,491
High $291,648

The average salary for a attorney is $152,261 per year in Washington, DC. 315 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Attorney job openings in Washington, DC

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Compliance Review Attorney
Kaiva Tech5out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Attorney in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, ...
 
$335,000per year
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Clifford Chance
 
$317,500per year
A&O Shearman
 
$317,200per year
Safro Staffing
 
$303,750per year
Beacon Hill
 
$301,800per year
Kutak Rock LLP
 
$290,000per year

Highest paying cities for Attorneys near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $160,946 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $152,261 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $150,078 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $143,590 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $134,130 per year

Where can an Attorney earn more?

Compare salaries for Attorneys in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Attorney get paid in Washington, DC?

Associate Attorney

Job openings
Average $252,111 per year