Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary in San Diego, California

Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Civil Litigation Lawyer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Litigation Lawyer in San Diego, CA is $196,422. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $172,640 to $211,572, with most professionals earning between $150,989 and $225,365.

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10th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $150,989 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $172,640 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $196,422 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $211,572 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $225,365 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $172,640 10% $150,989 90% $225,365 75% $211,572 $196,422 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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    Attorney IV

    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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Civil Litigation Lawyer ranges from $172,640 to $211,572 with the average base salary of $196,422. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $172,640 to $211,572 with the average total cash compensation of $196,422.
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