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Salary Guide

Corporate Lawyer Salary in United States

Based on 1,586 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$135,000 - $175,750
Median salary
$135,000 - $175,750
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$16K
25th percentile$21K
Median$135K
75th percentile$176K
90th percentile$202K

50% of professionals earn between $20,521 - $175,750 USD

The median salary is $135,000

Top cities

New York178 job openings
Atlanta70 job openings
Chicago61 job openings
Houston52 job openings
Los Angeles43 job openings
Las Vegas21 job openings

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Corporate Lawyer

1,586 job openings

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The average salary for a Corporate Lawyer in United States is USD 135,000 - USD 175,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 155,375 per year, based on 1,586 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 178 job openings.

Explore 1,586 Corporate Lawyer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.