How much does a Law Firm Partner make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Firm Partner in California is $118,698. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $89,855 to a high of $141,689, with most professionals earning between $103,600 and $130,732.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Law Firm Partner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $89,855 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $103,600 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $118,698 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $130,732 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $141,689 CA April 01, 2025
25% $103,600 10% $89,855 90% $141,689 75% $130,732 $118,698 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Law Firm Partner ?

A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $117,542 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $119,965 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $123,476 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $117,452 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $114,726 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $121,861 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $117,699 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $111,741 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $137,007 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $136,692 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Law Firm Partner

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

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

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