Salary for People with Jobs that require a Law / Legal Degree

Updated: 8 Feb 2012
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Associate Attorney$67,157  
   
Corporate Counsel$109,519  
General Counsel$135,581  
Entry-Level Attorney$52,854  
Assistant General Counsel$124,714  
Corporate Attorney$98,991  
Staff Attorney$64,417  
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Law Degree Salary Information

Getting a four-year degree is just the first step toward becoming a lawyer. An aspiring attorney must first pass the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and then enroll in law school. Grades are very important, and once a law degree is completed, the graduate then must pass the bar, or state exam, to become authorized to practice law. This lengthy and expensive process helps to ensure that those who complete their training successfully are able to command high salaries. According to PayScale's legal degree salary data, the median Starting Salary for Law Degree holders is just under $60,000. To see how legal salaries vary by industry and location, view PayScale's detailed Lawyer Salary report.

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