Average salary
$120,000 - $160,000
Median salary
$120,000 - $160,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$72K
25th percentile$90K
Median$120K
75th percentile$160K
90th percentile$184K
50% of professionals earn between $89,675 - $160,000 USD
The median salary is $120,000
Top cities
New York9,412 job openings
Los Angeles5,372 job openings
Chicago4,214 job openings
Washington3,376 job openings
San Diego2,426 job openings
Dallas2,357 job openings
San Francisco2,342 job openings
Houston2,269 job openings
Atlanta1,998 job openings
Boston1,819 job openings
Miami1,654 job openings
Denver1,033 job openings
Phoenix1,014 job openings
Seattle892 job openings
California770 job openings
Irvine730 job openings
Philadelphia728 job openings
Austin711 job openings
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The average salary for a Lawyer in United States is USD 120,000 - USD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 140,000 per year, based on 135,253 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, San Diego. New York leads with 9,412 job openings.
Explore 135,253 Lawyer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.