How much does a Corporate Lawyer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in the United States is $111,924. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,151 to $129,660, with most professionals earning between $81,791 and $145,808.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $81,791 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $96,151 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $111,924 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $129,660 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $145,808 US March 01, 2025
25% $96,151 10% $81,791 90% $145,808 75% $129,660 $111,924 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Corporate Lawyer ?

A corporate lawyer is a lawyer who specializes in corporate law....

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  1. This Job:

    Corporate Lawyer

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

  2. Up a level:

    Attorney II

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

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129660
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99108
138608
116936
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in the United States. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $96,151 to $129,660 with the average base salary of $111,924. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,108 to $138,608 with the average total cash compensation of $116,936.
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Skills associated with Corporate Lawyer: Corporate+

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