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Litigation attorney salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Litigation Attorney make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$217,019
45%
above national average
Average $217,019
Low $135,000
High $348,871

The average salary for a litigation attorney is $217,019 per year in Washington, DC. 178 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 15, 2026).

Litigation Attorney job openings in Washington, DC

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Financial Services Litigation ...
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON3.6out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$155,000 - $210,000 a year
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Litigation Attorney in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clifford Chance
 
$296,667per year
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MasterBrand Cabinets
 
$284,167per year
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Everforth
 
$275,000per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$275,000per year
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LL...
 
$255,000per year
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Focus People
 
$255,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Litigation Attorneys near Washington, DC

  1. Washington, DC
    $217,019 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $198,188 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $181,789 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $176,568 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $167,490 per year

Where can a Litigation Attorney earn more?

Compare salaries for Litigation Attorneys in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Litigation Attorney get paid in Washington, DC?

Junior Litigation Attorney

Job openings
Average $172,369 per year

Senior Litigation Attorney

Job openings
Average $186,839 per year