How much does an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) in New York, NY is $101,704. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,768 to $112,016, with most professionals earning between $76,991 and $121,404.

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 $76,991 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $88,768 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $101,704 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $112,016 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $121,404 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $88,768 10% $76,991 90% $121,404 75% $112,016 $101,704 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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