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Contract attorney salary in California

How much does a Contract Attorney make in California?

Average base salary

$90.58
33%
above national average
Average $90.58
Low $53.19
High $154

The average salary for a contract attorney is $90.58 per hour in California. 87 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 3, 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
2 months 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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Epiq
 
$244,400per year
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Akraya Inc.
 
$223,600per year
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Hire Counsel
 
$214,864per year
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Axiom Law
 
$214,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Contract Attorneys near California

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $137 per hour
  2. San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    $130 per hour
  3. Irvine, CA
    $97.00 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $89.50 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $77.12 per hour

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The average salary for a Contract Attorney is $90.58 per hour in California. This figure is based on 87 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 3, 2026.

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Contract Attorney salaries in California typically range between a low of $53.19 and a high of $154 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Contract Attorney in California include Sacramento, CA at $137 per hour, San Francisco Bay Area, CA at $130 per hour, and Irvine, CA at $97.00 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Contract Attorney in California include SMA AMERICA ($312,000 per year) and Certified Employment Group ($249,600 per year).