Salary for Associate Attorney Jobs
Updated: 3 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $50K | $100K | $150K |
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| Salary | $41,505 - $129,213 |
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| Bonus | $976 - $19,827 |
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| Profit Sharing | $986 - $14,899 |
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| Commission | $-0.49 - $29,087 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $41,446 - $143,416 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 3 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,474 |
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Companies and Industries for
Associate Attorney
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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| Law Firm / Law Office | $56,415 - $207,117 |
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| Legal Services | $41,800 - $112,160 |
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| Litigation | $43,246 - $113,191 |
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| Insurance | $43,660 - $118,258 |
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| Real Estate | $40,717 - $115,734 |
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Key Statistics for
Associate Attorney
Jobs
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Female
47%
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Male
53%
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| Salary: | $50,776 - $80,969 | |
$51,210 - $95,454
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| Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Jurisprudence, or Master of Law (LLM) | $41,372 - $122,289 |
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| Juris Doctor (JD / Law) | $42,810 - $121,646 |
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| Juris Doctor (JD), Law | $40,250 - $161,488 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci) | $39,336 - $93,664 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $46,540 - $144,259 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
75% |
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Dental:
42% |
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Vision:
25% |
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None:
25% |
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Career Path for
Associate Attorney
Jobs
Associate Attorney
Salary Range
$41,446 - $143,416
Associate Attorney
Salary Range
$41,446 - $143,416
Salary Map for
Associate Attorney
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Associate Attorney Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Associate Attorney Jobs
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$58,958 - $230,000
#1 Highest Paying Location
Palo Alto, California (CA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $170,000
#2 Highest Paying Location
Wilmington, Delaware (DE)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$98,352 - $143,448
#3 Highest Paying Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$90,320 - $132,000
#4 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$50,713 - $165,765
#5 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$51,500 - $164,013
#6 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$63,616 - $186,241
#7 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$57,518 - $190,463
#8 Highest Paying Location
Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$53,618 - $162,091
#9 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$30,500 - $139,821
#10 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$49,653 - $146,807
#11 Highest Paying Location
Cincinnati, Ohio (OH)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$64,914 - $106,750
#12 Highest Paying Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$21,447 - $139,945
#13 Highest Paying Location
Newark, New Jersey (NJ)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$64,265 - $100,720
#14 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$49,665 - $146,643
#15 Highest Paying Location
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$51,064 - $139,460
#16 Highest Paying Location
New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$48,408 - $122,339
#17 Highest Paying Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$37,248 - $137,074
#18 Highest Paying Location
Jackson, Mississippi (MS)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$50,000 - $97,000
#19 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$67,563 - $103,500
#20 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$50,713 - $165,765
#1 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$57,518 - $190,463
#2 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$48,436 - $146,166
#3 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$41,773 - $149,411
#4 Most Popular Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$49,653 - $146,807
#5 Most Popular Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$58,958 - $230,000
#6 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Associate Attorney
Salary Range:
$49,665 - $146,643
#7 Most Popular Location
Associate Attorney
Job Description
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
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