How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in New York, NY is $123,802. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,055 to $136,354, with most professionals earning between $93,718 and $147,781.

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 $93,718 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $108,055 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $123,802 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $136,354 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $147,781 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $108,055 10% $93,718 90% $147,781 75% $136,354 $123,802 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in New York, NY. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $108,055 to $136,354 with the average base salary of $123,802. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,055 to $136,354 with the average total cash compensation of $123,802.
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