How much does an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) in the United States is $87,759. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,597 to $96,657, with most professionals earning between $66,434 and $104,758.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $66,434 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $76,597 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $87,759 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $96,657 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $104,758 US April 01, 2025
25% $76,597 10% $66,434 90% $104,758 75% $96,657 $87,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Associate Attorney (Law Firm)

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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