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Contract attorney salary in California, 2026

How much does a Contract Attorney make in California?

Average base salary

$88.62
34%
above national average
Average $88.62
Low $51.26
High $153

The average salary for a contract attorney is $88.62 per hour in California. 86 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 24, 2026).

Contract Attorney job openings in California

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Contracting Attorney - Special...
Fresno Superior Court3.2out of 5 stars.
Fresno, CA
$102 an hour
Contract
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Contract Attorney in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SMA AMERICA
 
$312,000per year
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Certified Employment Group
 
$249,600per year
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Akraya Inc.
 
$223,600per year
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TotalMed
 
$213,200per year
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TechData Service Company LLC.
 
$212,680per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$203,687per year
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Highest paying cities for Contract Attorneys near California

  1. San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    $130 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $124 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $82.39 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $82.12 per hour
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $79.39 per hour

Where can a Contract Attorney earn more?

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