As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Public Interest Lawyer in the United States is $41. While Salary.com is seeing that Public Interest Lawyer salary in the US can go up to $49 or down to $32, but most earn between $36 and $45. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Interest Lawyer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary | $32 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary | $36 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary | $41 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary | $45 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary | $49 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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