Legal Associate Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

How much does a Legal Associate make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Associate in Chattanooga, TN is $160,536. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $140,378 to $180,789, with most professionals earning between $122,025 and $199,228.

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What does a Legal Associate do?

Common responsibilities of a Legal Associate

Assist attorneys and work directly with external legal counsel on civil litigation and regulatory matters by collecting and reviewing documentation and drafting correspondence.

January 13, 2023

Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating physician and other health care provider agreements, vendor agreements, reviewing and analyzing regulatory compliance issues in connection with such arrangements under federal and state law, and preparing regulatory definitive agreements, filings and documents in connection with complex health care transactions preferred.

January 01, 2023

Review and analyze matters submitted by the legal professionals for closure in the matter management system, ensuring all fields are updated accurately and in accordance with policies and procedures.

January 08, 2023

Maintains logs and work records to be utilized for tracking, management reports, inventory, and ordering of supplies.

February 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Associate in Chattanooga, TN

Average Base Salary

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140378

180789

160536

Average Total Cash Compensation

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151092

204997

177112

What is the average salary for Legal Associate in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Associate in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Legal Associate ranges from $140,378 to $180,789 with the average base salary of $160,536. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $151,092 to $204,997 with the average total cash compensation of $177,112.

View Average Salary for Legal Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$160,536	$140,378 - $180,789
Bonus	$16,576	$10,714 - $24,208
Total Pay	$177,112	$151,092 - $204,997

* 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.

Legal Associate Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,683 - $190,197	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,901 - $184,039	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,482 - $187,362	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,683 - $190,197	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,248 - $194,789	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,103 - $194,602	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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