Legal Manager Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Legal Manager make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Manager in Detroit, MI is $140,240. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,505 to $157,932, with most professionals earning between $110,179 and $174,040.

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Prepare legal pleadings and other written materials conforming to the applicable style and format rules for the particular court or other venue.

December 28, 2022

Assist legal teams and practice groups with the delivery of legal services for complex, high profile client engagements employing project management methods and tools.

January 12, 2023

Leads and implements a complex Advertising and Media category or Human Resources/Legal strategy that contributes to short and long-term Marketing or Human Resources/Legal objectives.

March 17, 2023

Support the management team on corporate matters, especially fundraising (equity and debt), due diligence preparation and management, equity management, among others.

May 03, 2023

Provide scheduled and ad hoc reports to executive leadership, quality councils, risk management, nursing and other clinical departments and other relevant teams and committees on the program goals, evidence-based implementation strategies and actions, outcomes achieved, status and recommendations.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Manager in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

124505

157932

140240

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

131535

174269

150521

What is the average salary for Legal Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Manager in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Legal Manager ranges from $124,505 to $157,932 with the average base salary of $140,240. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,535 to $174,269 with the average total cash compensation of $150,521.

View Average Salary for Legal Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$140,240	$124,505 - $157,932
Bonus	$10,280	$7,030 - $16,336
Total Pay	$150,521	$131,535 - $174,269

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legal Manager Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,505 - $157,932	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,443 - $157,853	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,107 - $157,427	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,306 - $157,679	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,331 - $157,711	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,244 - $157,600	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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