Law Firm Partner Salary in the United States

Law Firm Partner Salary

How much does a Law Firm Partner make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Firm Partner in the United States is $112,748. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,394 to a high of $146,882, with most professionals earning between $96,860 and $130,615.

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10th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $82,394 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $96,860 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $112,748 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $130,615 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Law Firm Partner Salary $146,882 US March 01, 2025
25% $96,860 10% $82,394 90% $146,882 75% $130,615 $112,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Law Firm Partner ?

A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought....

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    Law Firm Partner

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

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    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 Law Firm Partner in the United States. The base salary for Law Firm Partner ranges from $96,860 to $130,615 with the average base salary of $112,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,838 to $139,629 with the average total cash compensation of $117,797.
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