Civil Attorney Salary in Rochester, New York

How much does a Civil Attorney make in Rochester, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Attorney in Rochester, NY is $217,260. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $173,605 to a high of $259,934, with most professionals earning between $194,410 and $239,597.

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What does a Civil Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a Civil Attorney

Develop and maintain collaborative, cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, the community, the board of directors as well as employees at all levels of the organization.

December 02, 2022

Prepares and presents evidence and legal arguments, research, memoranda and legal pleadings encompassing a wide variety of civil matters and state and federal law affecting the City and its elected officials, departments and public bodies.

December 28, 2022

Demonstrated experience with affirmative civil rights/public interest complex litigation and/or investigations, including building cases and filing actions, discovery, and motion practice (specifically taking and defending depositions or witness interviews, drafting investigation/discovery plans, drafting and filing dispositive motions, engaging in oral argument).

January 30, 2023

Requires a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, with a preference that a portion of which has included local governmental law or the equivalent.

February 05, 2023

Train, conduct community outreach, and provide education for individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing advocates.

March 10, 2023

Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of eight years of relevant post-bar experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

March 13, 2023

Represent clients in administrative hearings, city, state and federal court proceedings, and affirmative litigation, and advocate with local, state and federal agencies.

March 26, 2023

Respond to communications and notices regarding potential litigation matters.

April 08, 2023

Assist in the direct supervision and mentoring of staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers who work predominantly with non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings, including but not limited to immigrants with criminal convictions, asylum seekers, adults with children, and unaccompanied minors, as well as with affirmative immigration benefits applications before USCIS.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Civil Attorney in Rochester, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

194410

239597

217260

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

218873

287343

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What is the average salary for Civil Attorney in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Civil Attorney in Rochester, NY. The base salary for Civil Attorney ranges from $194,410 to $239,597 with the average base salary of $217,260. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $218,873 to $287,343 with the average total cash compensation of $251,114.

View Average Salary for Civil Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$217,260	$194,410 - $239,597
Bonus	$33,854	$24,464 - $47,746
Total Pay	$251,114	$218,873 - $287,343

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Civil Attorney Salary Near Rochester, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,763 - $240,033	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $192,892 - $237,727	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $192,497 - $237,240	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $196,492 - $242,164	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $196,492 - $242,164	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,119 - $230,612	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY

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About Rochester, New York

Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...

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