Law Firm Manager Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Law Firm Manager make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Firm Manager in Columbus, OH is $88,652. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,410 to $101,283, with most professionals earning between $65,265 and $112,783.

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What is a Law Firm Manager?

The Law Firm Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including managing staff, handling financial matters, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations and ethical standards. They work closely with the firm's partners to develop and implement strategic plans, and they may also be involved in marketing and business development activities. Additionally, the Law Firm Manager may handle human resources functions, such as hiring, training, and performance evaluations, and they may also be responsible for maintaining the firm's technology and information systems. Overall, the Law Firm Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the law firm.

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What does a Law Firm Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Law Firm Manager

Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the firm's overall efficiency and effectiveness.

September 13, 2023

Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure cases are being managed effectively and deadlines are being met.

September 13, 2023

Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, as well as regulatory requirements.

September 14, 2023

Manage the firm's financial operations, including budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.

September 20, 2023

Handle human resources functions, such as hiring, training, and evaluating staff, as well as addressing any employee relations issues.

September 25, 2023

Oversee marketing and business development efforts to attract new clients and retain existing ones.

October 05, 2023

Handle administrative tasks, such as managing office space, supplies, and equipment.

October 17, 2023

Oversee day-to-day operations of the law firm, including managing staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow.

October 22, 2023

Serve as a liaison between the firm's management and its attorneys and staff, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.

November 15, 2023

Manage the firm's technology and information systems, including implementing and maintaining software and hardware.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Law Firm Manager in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

76410

101283

88652

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82250

111127

93806

What is the average salary for Law Firm Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Law Firm Manager in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Law Firm Manager ranges from $76,410 to $101,283 with the average base salary of $88,652. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,250 to $111,127 with the average total cash compensation of $93,806.

View Average Salary for Law Firm Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,652	$76,410 - $101,283
Bonus	$5,154	$5,840 - $9,844
Total Pay	$93,806	$82,250 - $111,127

* 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.

Law Firm Manager Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,940 - $100,659	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,091 - $96,883	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,655 - $94,980	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,116 - $99,567	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,947 - $100,669	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,714 - $96,384	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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