Civil Attorney Salary in Tucson, Arizona

How much does a Civil Attorney make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Attorney in Tucson, AZ is $208,341. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $167,194 to a high of $248,945, with most professionals earning between $186,803 and $229,595.

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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 Tucson, AZ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

186803

229595

208341

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

209052

271419

238169

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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Civil Attorney ranges from $186,803 to $229,595 with the average base salary of $208,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $209,052 to $271,419 with the average total cash compensation of $238,169.

View Average Salary for Civil Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$208,341	$186,803 - $229,595
Bonus	$29,828	$22,249 - $41,824
Total Pay	$238,169	$209,052 - $271,419

* 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 Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,834 - $227,174	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,562 - $239,131	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,562 - $239,131	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,562 - $239,131	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,562 - $239,131	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,523 - $239,083	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ

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About Tucson, Arizona

Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA), with a total population of 1,010,025 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km)...

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