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Employment Law Attorney

Average Employment Law Attorney Salary

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$95,172
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$95k
90%
$165k

The average salary for an Employment Law Attorney is $95,172 in 2023

Base Salary
$59k - $165k
Bonus
$1k - $30k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $47k
Commission
$5k - $70k
Total Pay
$59k - $188k
Based on 6,061 salary profiles (last updated Aug 02 2023)
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3.8 out of 5
(432)
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Common Health Benefits for a Employment Law Attorney

Medical
76%
Dental
56%
Vision
48%
None
23%

Gender Breakdown for Employment Law Attorneys

Female
51.4%
Male
47.8%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 1,876 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 $165k / 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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