Corporate Lawyer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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Corporate Lawyer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Washington, DC is $118,279. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,235 to $130,271, with most professionals earning between $89,538 and $141,189.

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10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $89,538 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $103,235 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $118,279 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $130,271 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $141,189 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $103,235 10% $89,538 90% $141,189 75% $130,271 $118,279 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $103,235 to $130,271 with the average base salary of $118,279. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,235 to $130,271 with the average total cash compensation of $118,279.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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