Hourly Wage for Corporate Lawyer Salary in the United States

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Hourly Wage for Corporate Lawyer Salary

How much does a Corporate Lawyer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Corporate Lawyer in the United States is $52 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45 and $61. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $38 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $45 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $52 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $61 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $68 US April 24, 2024
25% $45 10% $38 90% $68 75% $61 $52 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Corporate Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

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

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
45
61
52

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
46
65
55
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $45 to $61 with the average hourly pay of $52. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $46 to $65 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $55.
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