Law Partner Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Law Partner make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Partner in Washington, DC is $145,419. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,277 to $160,713, with most professionals earning between $120,311 and $174,637.

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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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Average Salary Range for Law Partner in Washington, DC

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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Law Partner ranges from $132,277 to $160,713 with the average base salary of $145,419. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,919 to $167,680 with the average total cash compensation of $149,800.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $145,419 $132,277 - $160,713
Bonus $4,381 $3,642 - $6,967
Total Pay $149,800 $135,919 - $167,680
* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,300 - $160,742 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,300 - $160,742 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,300 - $160,742 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,022 - $160,404 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,300 - $160,742 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,300 - $160,742 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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