How much does a Trial Lawyer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Trial Lawyer in San Diego, CA is $115,687. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,575 to a high of $138,094, with most professionals earning between $100,972 and $127,416.

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Trial Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $87,575 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $100,972 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $115,687 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $127,416 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary $138,094 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $100,972 10% $87,575 90% $138,094 75% $127,416 $115,687 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Trial Lawyer ?

A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor at law, solicitor, chartered legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer...

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  1. This Job:

    Trial Lawyer

    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 Trial Lawyer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Trial Lawyer ranges from $100,972 to $127,416 with the average base salary of $115,687. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,972 to $127,416 with the average total cash compensation of $115,687.
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