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Legal intern salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Legal Intern make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.68
Average $22.68
Low $15.46
High $33.28

The average salary for a legal intern is $22.68 per hour in the United States. 872 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Legal Intern job openings in United States

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Legal Administrative Intern
x law group
South Pasadena, CA
$18 - $22 an hour
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Legal Intern in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Renesas
 
$123,067per year
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe
 
$114,400per year
DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$108,000per year
HARVEY
 
$104,000per year
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
 
$98,800per year

Highest paying cities for Legal Interns near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $29.59 per hour
  2. Irvine, CA
    $25.39 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $25.09 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.78 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $24.16 per hour

Where can a Legal Intern earn more?

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