Special Education Attorney Salary in the United States

Special Education Attorney Salary

How much does a Special Education Attorney make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Education Attorney in the United States is $159,937. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $140,573 to $172,273, with most professionals earning between $122,943 and $183,504.

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10th Percentile Special Education Attorney Salary $122,943 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Education Attorney Salary $140,573 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Education Attorney Salary $159,937 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Education Attorney Salary $172,273 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Education Attorney Salary $183,504 US May 01, 2025
25% $140,573 10% $122,943 90% $183,504 75% $172,273 $159,937 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Attorney II

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

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    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    7 + years experience
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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 Special Education Attorney in the United States. The base salary for Special Education Attorney ranges from $140,573 to $172,273 with the average base salary of $159,937. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,145 to $197,650 with the average total cash compensation of $170,835.
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