Staff Attorney Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Staff Attorney make in Washington, DC? The average Staff Attorney salary in Washington, DC is $196,564 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $171,882 and $221,362. 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
Opusing LLC - Staffing Agency - Los Angeles , CA
Temp Staff Attorney Location : Los Angeles, CA 90089 Duration : 5+ month Contract Prefer full-time, part-time can be considered for well-qualified candidates The staff attorney will work under the ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Staff Attorney- Employment Law
We Are Legal Revolution - Los Angeles , CA
⚖️ Staff Attorney | Employment Defense | Los Angeles, CA | $1850/hr Billing Potential | Hybrid ⚖️ 🌟 Skyrocket Your Career with World-Class Clients ⏳ Your skills deserve a global ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Staff Attorney
Immigration Center for Women and Children - Los Angeles , CA
The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time, bilingual staff attorney. ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing immigration services to underrepresented immigrants ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Staff Attorney - Immigration
PTR Global - San Jose , CA
Staff Attorney - Immigration Location - Fully Onsite in San Jose, CA 95127 (Relocation expenses will be provided if candidate is non local) Duration - Direct Hire/Permanent role Pay range - $120K ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Housing Staff Attorney
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County - Santa Barbara , CA
Housing Staff Attorney LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA HOURS: Full-time (37.5 hrs) Exempt OVERVIEW: The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County seeks an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Staff Attorney
bizjobz LLC - Los Angeles , CA
... Staff Attorney position in its Century City or Los Angeles office. Alternate locations and fully remote work also will be considered. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with litigating and settling ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago

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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 Staff Attorney in Washington, DC. The base salary for Staff Attorney ranges from $171,882 to $221,362 with the average base salary of $196,564. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $185,001 to $251,003 with the average total cash compensation of $216,860.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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