How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Sacramento, CA is $120,990. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,940 to $140,163, with most professionals earning between $88,416 and $157,618.

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 $88,416 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $103,940 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $120,990 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $140,163 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $157,618 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25% $103,940 10% $88,416 90% $157,618 75% $140,163 $120,990 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
103940
140163
120990

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107136
149835
126408
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Lawyer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Corporate Lawyer ranges from $103,940 to $140,163 with the average base salary of $120,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,136 to $149,835 with the average total cash compensation of $126,408.
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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