Staff Attorney Salary in the United States

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How much does a Staff Attorney make in the United States? The average Staff Attorney salary in the United States is $176,676 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $153,976 and $199,406. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Legal Services - BALTIMORE , MD
Staff Attorney – Senior Legal Services. Location. Baltimore, MD. Salary. $67,800 to $85,000 per year. Job Type. Full-Time. About Senior Legal Services. Senior L
- 1 day ago
Staff Attorney
PRC - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
PRC’s legal team provides Social Security disability and healthcare advocacy to San Francisco residents. Legal services, using a harm reduction model, are provi
- 1 day ago
Staff Attorney
Center for Food Safety - FREMONT , CA
Center for Food Safety (CFS) is seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to grow our mid-level and major giving portfolio of individual donors, and to provide s
- 2 days ago
Staff Attorney
Center for Food Safety - ALAMEDA , CA
Center for Food Safety (CFS) is seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to grow our mid-level and major giving portfolio of individual donors, and to provide s
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Center for Food Safety - SAN JOSE , CA
Center for Food Safety (CFS) is seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to grow our mid-level and major giving portfolio of individual donors, and to provide s
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Staff Attorney
Center for Food Safety - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Center for Food Safety (CFS) is seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to grow our mid-level and major giving portfolio of individual donors, and to provide s
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Attorney in the United States. The base salary for Staff Attorney ranges from $153,976 to $199,406 with the average base salary of $176,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $164,781 to $225,124 with the average total cash compensation of $193,498.

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