Juris Doctor (JD / Law) Degree Salary

Updated: 21 May 2012
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Employees with a Juris Doctor (JD / Law) Degree
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$0$120K$240K
Attorney / Lawyer$42,969 - $141,019  
  
Associate Attorney (Law Firm)$43,134 - $124,098  
Associate Attorney$40,626 - $109,009  
Corporate Counsel$64,872 - $185,232  
Associate General Counsel$61,369 - $191,699  
General Counsel$70,219 - $224,072  
Assistant General Counsel$55,725 - $180,088  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 3,964
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Juris Doctor (JD / Law) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

University of Florida (UF)$41,646 - $175,506
Widener University School of Law$43,132 - $143,122
Loyola Law School$40,851 - $181,207
University of California, Berkeley$49,096 - $201,217
Georgetown University Law Center$48,936 - $204,661
Popular Companies

Salary Range

Self-Employed$61,000 - $130,180
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC)$84,507 - $152,605
Deloitte Tax LLP$72,414 - $184,000
KPMG, LLP$58,000 - $96,373
State of Wisconsin (WI)$42,500 - $90,800
Popular Cities

Salary Range

New York, New York$50,667 - $215,610
Washington, District of Columbia$48,641 - $179,443
Los Angeles, California$51,355 - $204,742
Chicago, Illinois$53,415 - $191,358
Houston, Texas$52,775 - $185,402
Gender
Female
44%
female alumni
 
Male
56%
male alumni
Salary:$52,745 - $105,899 $60,546 - $128,954

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