How much does a Solicitor make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solicitor in Washington, DC is $95,635. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,471 to $105,331, with most professionals earning between $72,396 and $114,159.

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Solicitor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solicitor Salary $72,396 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $83,471 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $95,635 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $105,331 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $114,159 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $83,471 10% $72,396 90% $114,159 75% $105,331 $95,635 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Solicitor ?

A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A person must have legally-defined qualifications, which vary from one jurisdiction to another, to be described as a solicitor and enabled to practise there as such. For example, in England and Wales a solicitor is admitted to practise under the provisions of the Solicitors Act 1974. With some exceptions, practising solicitors must possess a practising certificate. There are many more solicitors than barristers in England; they undertake the general aspects of giving legal advice a...

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    Solicitor

    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 Solicitor in Washington, DC. The base salary for Solicitor ranges from $83,471 to $105,331 with the average base salary of $95,635. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,471 to $105,331 with the average total cash compensation of $95,635.
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