Law Partner Salary in New York, New York

How much does a Law Partner make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Partner in New York, NY is $152,605. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $138,813 to $168,655, with most professionals earning between $126,256 and $183,267.

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What is a Law Partner?

A Law Partner is a senior attorney who has been promoted to a partnership within a law firm. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the firm's legal practice, including supervising other attorneys, handling complex legal cases, and providing strategic guidance to clients. Law partners also play a key role in business development, including attracting new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones. Additionally, they are involved in the management and administration of the firm, including financial and operational decision-making. Overall, law partners are responsible for ensuring the success and growth of the law firm.

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What does a Law Partner do?

Common responsibilities of a Law Partner

Participate in business development activities, such as networking and client pitches.

September 04, 2023

Manage the financial and administrative aspects of the firm, such as budgeting and resource allocation.

September 04, 2023

Represent the firm in professional and community organizations.

September 15, 2023

Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards in the legal profession.

September 26, 2023

Manage and oversee the work of associates and support staff.

September 27, 2023

Mentor and train junior attorneys and provide guidance on legal issues.

October 09, 2023

Stay current on legal developments and changes in the law.

October 10, 2023

Develop and maintain relationships with clients and provide high-quality legal services.

October 31, 2023

Collaborate with other partners to develop and implement firm-wide strategies and goals.

November 01, 2023

Handle complex legal matters and provide strategic advice to clients.

November 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Law Partner in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

138813

168655

152605

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

142636

175967

157203

What is the average salary for Law Partner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Law Partner in New York, NY. The base salary for Law Partner ranges from $138,813 to $168,655 with the average base salary of $152,605. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,636 to $175,967 with the average total cash compensation of $157,203.

View Average Salary for Law Partner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$152,605	$138,813 - $168,655
Bonus	$4,597	$3,822 - $7,312
Total Pay	$157,203	$142,636 - $175,967

* 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 Partner Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,645 - $169,666	COMPARE TO New York, NY

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About New York, New York

The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2017 population of 8,622,698 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 20,320,876 people in its 2017 M...

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