Attorney Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does an Attorney make in San Diego, CA? The average Attorney salary in San Diego, CA is $152,211 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $128,874 and $175,939. 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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Staff Attorney, Immigration
Sanctuary For Families - New York , NY
The Staff Attorney provides direct legal representation to immigrant clients. Other important responsibilities include conducting community outreach and education in Manhattan, screening walk-in ...
Adzuna - Today
Labor & Employment Attorney
Skelton Taintor & Abbott - Lewiston , ME
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated attorney looking to take their ...
LinkedIn - Today
eDiscovery Staff Attorney - Minimum 5 years law firm experience
J.Sheppard Associates - New York , NY
This critical eDiscovery Staff Attorney will be consulting with legal teams and firm clients throughout the electronic discovery process, including identification, preservation, collection ...
LinkedIn - Today
Associate Attorney at Family Law Firm
Leavittt Law Firm - Las Vegas , NV
Associate Attorney Job Description: Leavitt Law Firm is a respected Nevada practice primarily focusing on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and support cases. We also offer ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Litigation Attorney - Medical Malpractice
Lipton Law - Detroit , MI
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will be ready to manage an existing caseload from day one, bringing their litigation ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Attorney - PT/FT
Donches Law (doncheslaw.com) - Leesburg , VA
Role Description This is a part-time hybrid role for an Attorney at Donches Law. The role could transition to a full-time position. This is not a general practice, but the candidate should have the ...
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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 in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Attorney ranges from $128,874 to $175,939 with the average base salary of $152,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,889 to $193,113 with the average total cash compensation of $162,570.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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