As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legal Billing Specialist in the US is $45,280, equivalent to $22 per hour, $871 weekly, or $3,773 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Legal Billing Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Legal Billing Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,722 to $54,599. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,801) and 75th percentile ($50,158), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,599 per year. This $9,357 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Document Review, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Legal Billing Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legal Billing Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Billing Specialist Salary $36,722 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legal Billing Specialist Salary $40,801 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legal Billing Specialist Salary $45,280 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legal Billing Specialist Salary $50,158 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legal Billing Specialist Salary $54,599 US January 01, 2026
25% $40,801 10% $36,722 90% $54,599 75% $50,158 $45,280 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Legal Billing Specialist jobs in the United States

Billing Specialist

QUALITY MEDICAL IMAGING OF NEVADA - LAS VEGAS, NV

Search More Legal Billing Specialist Jobs in the United States

Legal Billing Specialist

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Legal Billing Specialist job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Legal Billing Specialist.

Job Openings for Legal Billing Specialist

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Legal Billing Specialist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Legal Records Clerk II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Legal Billing Specialist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
40801
50158
45280

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
43747
56937
50073
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Billing Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Legal Billing Specialist ranges from $40,801 to $50,158 with the average base salary of $45,280. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,747 to $56,937 with the average total cash compensation of $50,073.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

40801
50158

 

Skills associated with Legal Billing Specialist: Billing, E

Recently searched related titles: Legal Clerk, Legal Document Specialist, Legal Technician

Jobs with a similar salary range to Legal Billing Specialist : Legal File Clerk