How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in California is $117,830. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,843 to $129,776, with most professionals earning between $89,198 and $140,653.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $89,198 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $102,843 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $117,830 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $129,776 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $140,653 CA April 01, 2025
25% $102,843 10% $89,198 90% $140,653 75% $129,776 $117,830 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $116,682 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $119,088 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $122,574 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $116,593 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $113,887 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $120,970 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $116,838 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $110,924 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $136,005 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $135,693 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    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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