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Lawyer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Lawyer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$107,559
Average $107,559
Low $60,928
High $189,878

The average salary for a lawyer is $107,559 per year in the United States. 770 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Lawyer job openings in United States

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Manager of Strategic Growth an...
Thompson Hine LLP3.3out of 5 stars.
United States
$148,000 - $219,000 a year
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Lawyer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wollborg Michelson Recruiting
 
$442,000per year
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilt...
 
$312,500per year
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Hire Counsel
 
$312,000per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$293,333per year
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The Partners Group
 
$285,000per year
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Zinda Law Group
 
$283,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Lawyers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $169,016 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $146,932 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $139,360 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $117,010 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $108,139 per year

Where can a Lawyer earn more?

Compare salaries for Lawyers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Lawyer get paid in United States?

Junior Lawyer

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Average $127,632 per year

Senior Lawyer

Job openings
Average $156,446 per year