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2 Roles

Legal Salaries (2024)

Compare salaries across 2 legal roles. National median pay, total employment, and links to city-by-city breakdowns.

2
Roles
$112,758
Avg Median
634,480
Total Jobs
$156,799
Highest Median

Legal Roles by Salary

RankRoleSOC CodeMedian SalaryEmployment
1Lawyer23-1011$156,799442,790
2Paralegal23-2011$68,717191,690

Frequently Asked Questions

The highest paying legal role is Lawyer with a national median salary of $156,799. This is based on 2024 BLS occupational wage data across all tracked metro areas.

There are approximately 634,480 legal positions across 2 roles tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average median salary across all legal roles is $112,758.

Legal roles have an average median salary of $112,758. The highest paid role (Lawyer) earns $156,799, while the lowest starts at $68,717. Pay varies significantly by specific role, city, and experience level.

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Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Roles grouped by BLS occupational category.