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Junior associate salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Associate make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$153,651
35%
above national average
Average $153,651
Low $91,140
High $259,038

The average salary for a junior associate is $153,651 per year in New York, NY. 57 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Junior Associate job openings in New York, NY

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Junior Laboratory Associate – ...
New York University4.2out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$58,656 a year
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Associate in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Morgan Lewis
 
$315,000per year
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ARNOLD & PORTER LLP
 
$290,000per year
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Paul Hastings LLP
 
$272,500per year
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Lazard
 
$217,500per year
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EVERCORE
 
$175,714per year
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Macquarie Group
 
$155,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Associates near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $153,651 per year
  2. Valhalla, NY
    $114,568 per year
  3. Flushing, NY
    $104,060 per year
  4. Syosset, NY
    $85,972 per year
  5. Great Neck, NY
    $82,786 per year

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