How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Boston, MA is $119,144. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,990 to $131,224, with most professionals earning between $90,193 and $142,221.

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Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $90,193 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $103,990 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $119,144 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $131,224 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $142,221 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $103,990 10% $90,193 90% $142,221 75% $131,224 $119,144 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $103,990 to $131,224 with the average base salary of $119,144. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,990 to $131,224 with the average total cash compensation of $119,144.
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