How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA is $118,332. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,281 to $130,329, with most professionals earning between $89,578 and $141,252.

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 $89,578 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $103,281 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $118,332 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $130,329 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $141,252 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $103,281 10% $89,578 90% $141,252 75% $130,329 $118,332 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

  2. Up a level:

    Attorney II

    2 - 4 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 Corporate Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $103,281 to $130,329 with the average base salary of $118,332. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,281 to $130,329 with the average total cash compensation of $118,332.
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