Attorney III Salary in San Diego, California

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Attorney III Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Attorney III make in San Diego, CA? The average Attorney III salary in San Diego, CA is $180,132 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $160,463 and $200,882. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Attorney III

Attorney III provides legal advice and counsel to an organization in support of business activities and transactions. Researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Being an Attorney III prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. As needed, represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. Additionally, Attorney III may coordinate with outside counsel to address issues requiring specialized legal input. Requires a JD. Requires admittance to a State Bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Attorney III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Attorney III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Attorney III Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Attorney III in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Attorney III ranges from $160,463 to $200,882 with the average base salary of $180,132. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $173,090 to $229,807 with the average total cash compensation of $199,334.
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