How much does a Civil Litigation Lawyer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Houston, TX is $181,142. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $159,211 to $195,114, with most professionals earning between $139,243 and $207,834.

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Civil Litigation Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $139,243 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $159,211 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $181,142 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $195,114 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $207,834 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $159,211 10% $139,243 90% $207,834 75% $195,114 $181,142 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Attorney II

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

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    Civil Litigation Lawyer

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

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    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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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 Civil Litigation Lawyer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Civil Litigation Lawyer ranges from $159,211 to $195,114 with the average base salary of $181,142. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,211 to $195,114 with the average total cash compensation of $181,142.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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