What is the median salary for Lawyer in California?

The median salary for Lawyer in California is USD 25,000 - USD 48,000 per year.

How does the Lawyer salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Lawyer in United States is USD 100,000 - USD 130,000, while in California it is USD 25,000 - USD 48,000.

Lawyer Salary in United States

Lawyer Salary in California

Based on 30 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$25,000 - $48,000

Median salary

$25,000 - $48,000

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California

Average salary

25,000 - 48,000

Median salary

25,000 - 48,000

30 job openings

United States

Average salary

100,000 - 130,000

Median salary

100,000 - 130,000

144,645 job openings

Other cities

New York6,205 job openings

Los Angeles5,941 job openings

San Francisco3,952 job openings

Chicago3,939 job openings

Houston2,415 job openings

San Diego2,306 job openings

Dallas1,665 job openings

Atlanta1,227 job openings

Washington1,045 job openings

Seattle1,027 job openings

Boston1,026 job openings

Austin1,000 job openings

Sacramento997 job openings

Irvine977 job openings

Denver899 job openings

Phoenix835 job openings

Miami828 job openings

Tampa734 job openings

Las Vegas695 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in California, United States is USD 25,000 - USD 48,000 per year in 2026, based on 30 job listings.

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