How much does a Law Associate make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Associate in San Jose, CA is $123,987. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,917 to $143,905, with most professionals earning between $89,466 and $162,039.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Law Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Law Associate Salary $89,466 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Law Associate Salary $105,917 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Law Associate Salary $123,987 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Law Associate Salary $143,905 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Law Associate Salary $162,039 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $105,917 10% $89,466 90% $162,039 75% $143,905 $123,987 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Law Associate

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

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    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 Law Associate in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Law Associate ranges from $105,917 to $143,905 with the average base salary of $123,987. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,229 to $152,996 with the average total cash compensation of $129,466.
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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