As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Administrative Lawyer in the US is $167,404, equivalent to $80 per hour, $3,219 weekly, or $13,950 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Administrative Lawyer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Administrative Lawyer in the US vary widely, spanning from $143,030 to $202,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($154,646) and 75th percentile ($185,790), while top earners (90th percentile) make $202,530 per year. This $31,144 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Administrative Lawyer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 51 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Administrative Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $143,030 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $154,646 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $167,404 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $185,790 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $202,530 US July 01, 2026
25% $154,646 10% $143,030 90% $202,530 75% $185,790 $167,404 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Administrative Lawyer ?

A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor at law, solicitor, chartered legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer...

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Administrative Lawyer

    4 - 7 years experience
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Average Base Salary

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154646
185790
167404

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
149097
204058
175556
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Administrative Lawyer in the United States. The base salary for Administrative Lawyer ranges from $154,646 to $185,790 with the average base salary of $167,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $149,097 to $204,058 with the average total cash compensation of $175,556.

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