Attorney Legal Content Editor Salary in the United States

How much does an Attorney Legal Content Editor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Attorney Legal Content Editor in the United States is $63,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Attorney Legal Content Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,943
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,502 to $69,910
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,059
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Attorney Legal Content Editor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,910 $5,826 $1,344 $34
Average $63,284 $5,274 $1,217 $30
25th Percentile $59,502 $4,959 $1,144 $29
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Feldman & Melton Law Offices - MYRTLE BEACH, SC

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Key Factors That Influence Attorney Legal Content Editor Salaries

An Attorney Legal Content Editor'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 Attorney Legal Content Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Attorney Legal Content Editor'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): $61,608
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,716
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,283
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,012
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,207
Levels Salary
Entry Level Attorney Legal Content Editor$61,608
Intermediate Level Attorney Legal Content Editor$61,716
Senior Level Attorney Legal Content Editor$63,283
Specialist Level Attorney Legal Content Editor$66,012
Expert Level Attorney Legal Content Editor$66,207
$61,608 0 yr
$61,716 < 2 yrs
$63,283 2-4 yrs
$66,012 5-8 yrs
$66,207 > 8 yrs
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How Do Attorney Legal Content Editor 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 Attorney Legal Content Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,067.
  • California: $69,802.
  • Massachusetts: $68,871.

Top Paying Cities for Attorney Legal Content Editors

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: $79,819
  • San Francisco: $79,035
  • Oakland: $77,282

What Skills Can Increase an Attorney Legal Content Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 5.65% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Adobe (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
  • Marketing Communications (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 5.65%
Adobe 2.1%
Marketing Communications 1.77%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Attorney Legal Content Editor's salary.
  • B2C: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Digital Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
B2C
$74,042
17%
Leadership
$73,409
16%
Digital Marketing
$73,409
16%
Interpersonal Communication
$72,776
15%
Effective Communication
$71,510
13%
Copyediting
$71,510
13%
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How Education impacts an Attorney Legal Content Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Attorney Legal Content Editors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Attorney Legal Content Editor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,265 and $59,437).

Attorney Legal Content Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Attorney Legal Content Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 5.7%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 72.4%
Masters 16.3%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Attorney Legal Content Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Attorney Legal Content Editor'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Attorney Legal Content Editor

Salaries for an Attorney Legal Content Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,916 in 2023 to around $53,756 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Attorney Legal Content Editor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Attorney Legal Content Editor Over Time

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$53,916
2024
$54,222
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2024 $54,222
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