What is the average salary for legal jobs?

Based on 193 job listings, the average salary range for legal jobs is $138k - $180k USD per year.

What is the median legal salary?

The median salary range for legal jobs is $120k - $165k USD per year, meaning half of listed positions pay above this range and half pay below.

Do legal salaries vary by region?

Yes, legal salaries vary significantly by region. See the regional breakdown on this page for a comparison of compensation across different geographies.

How can I find legal jobs with the best salaries?

Browse our legal job listings and look for the salary badge on job cards. You can also check the top-paying roles and companies listed on this page to find the highest-paying legal positions.

Legal Salary Guide 2026 - Avg $138K-$180K

Key Salary Stats

Average Range

$138k - $180k

Median Range

$120k - $165k

50th percentile

Top 10% Earn

$235k+

90th percentile

Entry Level

$85k - $110k

25th percentile

Salary by Experience Level

Starting Salary

Entry Level$85k

Mid Level$120k

Senior$180k

Top Earners$235k

Legal Salary Guide 2026

Key Salary Stats

Salary by Experience Level

Legal Salaries by Region

Worldwide

North America

Top Paying Legal Roles

Commercial Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Senior Counsel

Associ

Director

Corpor

Regional Business Director

Counsel

Compliance Manager

Legal Oper

Top Paying Companies for Legal

Solutuslegal

Flagshippioneeringinc

Beamtherapeutics

Axsometherapeutics

Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1

Garnerhealth

Genedx

Scoutmotors

Abramsonlaborgroup

Thewardlawgrouppl

Legal Jobs with Salary

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Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

Personal Injury Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

Head of Legal

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