What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Attorney's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Attorney's salary?

An Entry Level Attorney's salary grows with experience: an Entry Level Attorney (0-2 years)earns $105,363, an Attorney II (2-4 years)earns $139,862, an Attorney III (4-7 years)earns $197,514, an Attorney IV (7+ years)earns $224,879, an Attorney V (7-10 years)earns $266,844,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Attorney?

Entry Level Attorney salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Attorney roles are District of Columbia $111,513, California $111,090, Massachusetts $109,609. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Attorney level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Attorney Position: $184,465; Attorney, Entry - Taxes: $107,600; Entry Level Estimator: $99,895; Entry Level Programmer: $96,956; Entry Level Associate Attorney: $96,818.

Entry Level Attorney Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Attorney make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Attorney in Rhode Island is $104,422 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,384
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,877 to $114,348
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,545

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Entry Level Attorney Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,348	$9,529	$2,199	$55
Average	$104,422	$8,702	$2,008	$50
25th Percentile	$90,877	$7,573	$1,748	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Attorney Salaries

An Entry Level Attorney'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Attorney'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): $105,363
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,862
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $197,514
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $224,879
Expert (over 8 years): $266,844

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Attorney	$105,363
Attorney ... Level Entry Level Attorney	$139,862
Attorney ... Level Entry Level Attorney	$197,514
Attorney ... Level Entry Level Attorney	$224,879
Attorney ... Level Entry Level Attorney	$266,844

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How Do Entry Level Attorney 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 Entry Level Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,513.
California: $111,090.
Massachusetts: $109,609.

District of Columbia $111,513 California $111,090 Massachusetts $109,609 Washington $109,206 New Jersey $109,166 Alaska $109,025 Connecticut $107,635 New York $107,071

Hawaii $105,268 Rhode Island $104,422 Maryland $103,848 Minnesota $103,063 Colorado $102,761 Illinois $102,660 Oregon $102,277 Delaware $101,995

New Hampshire $101,818 Virginia $101,421 Pennsylvania $100,263 Nevada $99,679 North Dakota $99,487 Michigan $99,185 Wisconsin $99,074 Vermont $98,853

Texas $98,238 Maine $98,198 Arizona $98,138 Ohio $98,067 Georgia $97,141 Indiana $96,677 Wyoming $96,587 Utah $96,446

Iowa $96,385 Kansas $95,902 Louisiana $95,761 North Carolina $95,710 Missouri $95,690 Florida $95,297 Montana $95,086 Nebraska $94,885

Kentucky $94,774 South Carolina $94,371 Tennessee $94,119 Idaho $94,018 New Mexico $93,283 Oklahoma $93,122 Alabama $92,528 South Dakota $91,531

Arkansas $90,987 West Virginia $90,695 Mississippi $89,819

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Attorneys

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:

Adamsville: $105,728
Albion: $104,834
Ashaway: $105,527

Adamsville, RI $105,728 Albion, RI $104,834 Ashaway, RI $105,527 Barrington, RI $104,558 Block Island, RI $105,140 Bradford, RI $105,464 Bristol, RI $104,961 Carolina, RI $105,290

Charlestown, RI $105,328 Chepachet, RI $105,118 Clayville, RI $104,825 Coventry, RI $104,830 West Greenwich, RI $105,119 East Greenwich, RI $104,760 Exeter, RI $105,090 Fiskeville, RI $104,556

Forestdale, RI $105,362 Foster, RI $105,063 Glendale, RI $105,370 Greene, RI $105,201 Greenville, RI $104,597 Harmony, RI $104,732 Harrisville, RI $105,325 Hope, RI $104,622

Hope Valley, RI $105,435 Hopkinton, RI $105,574 Jamestown, RI $105,221 Kenyon, RI $105,276 Little Compton, RI $105,712 Manville, RI $104,972 Mapleville, RI $105,138 Newport, RI $105,327

Middletown, RI $105,373 North Kingstown, RI $104,940 North Scituate, RI $104,733 Oakland, RI $105,252 Pascoag, RI $105,394 Pawtucket, RI $104,402 Central Falls, RI $104,449 Cumberland, RI $105,042

Lincoln, RI $104,553 Portsmouth, RI $105,316 Prudence Island, RI $105,099 Rockville, RI $105,557 Saunderstown, RI $105,158 Shannock, RI $105,282 Slatersville, RI $105,363 Slocum, RI $105,155

Tiverton, RI $105,636 Wakefield, RI $105,247 Kingston, RI $105,207 Narragansett, RI $105,276 Peace Dale, RI $105,234 Warren, RI $104,828 Warwick, RI $104,536 Westerly, RI $105,552

West Kingston, RI $105,240 West Warwick, RI $104,664 Wood River Junction, RI $105,390 Woonsocket, RI $105,368 North Smithfield, RI $105,128 Wyoming, RI $105,282 Providence, RI $104,372 Cranston, RI $104,386

North Providence, RI $104,398 East Providence, RI $104,379 Riverside, RI $104,412 Rumford, RI $104,397 Smithfield, RI $104,609 Johnston, RI $104,433

Entry Level Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Attorney'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 May 01, 2026

$90,877

Average $104,422/year

$114,348

$7,573

Average $8,702/month

$9,529

$1,748

Average $2,008/week

$2,199

$44

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,348	$9,529	$2,199	$55
Average	$104,422	$8,702	$2,008	$50
25th Percentile	$90,877	$7,573	$1,748	$44

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