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Employment Law Attorney

Average Employment Law Attorney Salary

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$90,303
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$90k
90%
$155k

The average salary for an Employment Law Attorney is $90,303 in 2025

Base Salary
$59k - $155k
Bonus
$1k - $25k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $32k
Commission
$2k - $50k
Total Pay
$60k - $170k
Based on 10,942 salary profiles (last updated Aug 06 2024)
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3.7 out of 5
(462)
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Common Health Benefits for a Employment Law Attorney

Medical
80%
Dental
57%
Vision
49%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Employment Law Attorneys

Female
56.9%
Male
42.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 2,910 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Employment Law Attorneys

What is the highest pay for Employment Law Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Employment Law Attorney is $155k / year

What is the lowest pay for Employment Law Attorneys?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Employment Law Attorney is $59k / year

How can Employment Law Attorneys increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Employment Law Attorney is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Employment Law Attorney that oversees more junior Employment Law Attorneys, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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