Hourly Wage for Corporate Lawyer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Corporate Lawyer make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Corporate Lawyer in the United States is $51. While Salary.com is seeing that Corporate Lawyer salary in the US can go up to $61 or down to $39, but most earn between $45 and $57. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in the United States.

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Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $39 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $45 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $51 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $57 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $61 US April 01, 2025
25% $45 10% $39 90% $61 75% $57 $51 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Corporate Lawyer ?

A corporate lawyer is a lawyer who specializes in corporate law....

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  1. This Job:

    Corporate Lawyer

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

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    Attorney II

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

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45
57
51

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Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
45
57
51
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $45 to $57 with the average hourly pay of $51. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $45 to $57 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $51.
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