Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy in the United States is $133,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,084
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,114 to $152,132
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,915
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Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $152,132 $12,678 $2,926 $73
Average $133,513 $11,126 $2,568 $64
25th Percentile $120,114 $10,010 $2,310 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salaries

An Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,649
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $129,634
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $183,132
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,507
  • Expert (over 8 years): $247,456
Levels Salary
Attorney ... Level Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy$97,649
Associate... Level Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy$129,634
Attorney ... Level Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy$183,132
Attorney ... Level Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy$208,507
Attorney ... Level Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy$247,456
$97,649 0 yr
$129,634 < 2 yrs
$183,132 2-4 yrs
$208,507 5-8 yrs
$247,456 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Attorney - Bankruptcies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $147,826.
  • California: $147,265.
  • Massachusetts: $145,302.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Attorney - Bankruptcies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $168,400
  • San Francisco: $166,556
  • Oakland: $163,046

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.45% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Bankruptcy (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Bankruptcy helps people who can no longer pay their debts get a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Planning 5.45%
Bankruptcy 2.27%
Microsoft Office 2.04%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's salary.
  • Blockchain: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Blockchain
 $144,194
8%
Innovation
 $140,189
5%
Negotiating
 $138,854
4%
Employment Law
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4%
Flexibility
 $138,854
4%
Legal Advice
 $137,518
3%
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Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$186,918$90.040%
Biotechnology$173,567$83.030%
Internet$166,891$80.025%
Healthcare$160,216$77.020%
Insurance$153,540$74.015%

How Education impacts an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Attorney - Bankruptcies enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $131,849 and $143,814).

Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 0.4%
Associates 0.2%
Bachelors 0.9%
Masters 2.0%
Doctorate 96.4%
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Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$120,114
Average $133,513/year
$152,132
$10,010
Average $11,126/month
$12,678
$2,310
Average $2,568/week
$2,926
$58
Average $64/hour
$73
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $152,132 $12,678 $2,926 $73
Average $133,513 $11,126 $2,568 $64
25th Percentile $120,114 $10,010 $2,310 $58

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Salary Trends for Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy

Salaries for an Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $147,722 in 2023 to around $141,543 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy salary trends, .

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