Law Associate Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Law Associate Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Law Associate make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Associate in Washington, DC is $104,399. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,120 to $114,984, with most professionals earning between $79,030 and $124,620.

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10th Percentile Law Associate Salary $79,030 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Law Associate Salary $91,120 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Law Associate Salary $104,399 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Law Associate Salary $114,984 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Law Associate Salary $124,620 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $91,120 10% $79,030 90% $124,620 75% $114,984 $104,399 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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91120
114984
104399

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91120
114984
104399
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Law Associate in Washington, DC. The base salary for Law Associate ranges from $91,120 to $114,984 with the average base salary of $104,399. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,120 to $114,984 with the average total cash compensation of $104,399.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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