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Salary Guide

Corporate Lawyer Salary in United States

Based on 1,474 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$135,000 - $178,250
Median salary
$135,000 - $178,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$17K
25th percentile$21K
Median$135K
75th percentile$178K
90th percentile$205K

50% of professionals earn between $20,729 - $178,250 USD

The median salary is $135,000

Top cities

New York183 job openings
Atlanta89 job openings
Chicago58 job openings
Houston52 job openings
Los Angeles43 job openings
Las Vegas20 job openings

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Corporate Lawyer

1,474 job openings

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The average salary for a Corporate Lawyer in United States is USD 135,000 - USD 178,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 156,625 per year, based on 1,474 active job listings.

The cities with the most Corporate Lawyer job opportunities in United States are New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles. New York leads with 183 job openings.

Explore 1,474 Corporate Lawyer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.