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Corporate lawyer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$198,997
Average $198,997
Low $117,122
High $338,107

The average salary for a corporate lawyer is $198,997 per year in the United States. 50 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Corporate Lawyer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver ...
 
$325,000per year
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Norton Rose Fulbright
 
$232,500per year
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MERCOR
 
$226,850per year
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Confidential
 
$175,000per year
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AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBUTORS
 
$160,000per year
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Macquarie Group
 
$160,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Corporate Lawyers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $263,972 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $263,291 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $257,994 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $162,493 per year
  5. Southfield, MI
    $162,021 per year

Where can a Corporate Lawyer earn more?

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