Administrative Lawyer Salary in the United States

Administrative Lawyer Salary

How much does an Administrative Lawyer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Administrative Lawyer in the United States is $160,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $141,031 to $172,835, with most professionals earning between $123,344 and $184,103.

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Administrative Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $123,344 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $141,031 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $160,459 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $172,835 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Administrative Lawyer Salary $184,103 US April 01, 2025
25% $141,031 10% $123,344 90% $184,103 75% $172,835 $160,459 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
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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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 Administrative Lawyer in the United States. The base salary for Administrative Lawyer ranges from $141,031 to $172,835 with the average base salary of $160,459. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,031 to $172,835 with the average total cash compensation of $160,459.
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