How much does a Civil Litigation Lawyer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Litigation Lawyer in California is $200,160. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $175,926 to $215,598, with most professionals earning between $153,862 and $229,654.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Civil Litigation Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $153,862 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $175,926 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $200,160 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $215,598 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $229,654 CA April 01, 2025
25% $175,926 10% $153,862 90% $229,654 75% $215,598 $200,160 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $185,003 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $188,817 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $194,344 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $184,862 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $180,571 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $191,801 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $185,250 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $175,874 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $215,639 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $215,145 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Attorney II

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

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    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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