Legal Billing Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Legal Billing Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legal Billing Coordinator in the United States is $43,798 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Legal Billing Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,877
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,538 to $48,550
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,660
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Legal Billing Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,550 $4,046 $934 $23
Average $43,798 $3,650 $842 $21
25th Percentile $39,538 $3,295 $760 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Legal Billing Coordinator Salaries

A Legal Billing Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Legal Billing Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,242
  • San Francisco: $54,637
  • Oakland: $53,486

What Skills Can Increase a Legal Billing Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 2.91% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Document Review (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Document review (also known as doc review), in the context of legal proceedings, is the process whereby each party to a case sorts through and analyzes the documents and data they possess (and later the documents and data supplied by their opponents through discovery) to determine which are sensitive or otherwise relevant to the case. Document Review is a valuable main staple of the type of work performed by attorneys for their clients, though it is increasingly common for the work to be performed by specialized document review attorneys. Some types of cases that typically require large numbers of documents to be reviewed are litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and government and internal investigations (including internal audits). Regarding litigation, documents reviewed by attorneys are obtained through the discovery process, which is generally governed by rules of procedure for the presiding court. In cases in United States Federal Courts the rules related to discovery are Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (F.R.C.P.) 16, 26, 33, 34, 37, and 45 which were amended in 2006 to include electronically stored information.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 2.91%
Document Review 2.6%
Word Processing 1.35%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Legal Billing Coordinator's salary.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Employment Law: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Labor Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Negotiating
$51,681
18%
Employment Law
$51,243
17%
Labor Relations
$50,805
16%
Intellectual Property
$47,301
8%
Presentation
$46,425
6%
Problem Solving
$45,987
5%
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Legal Billing Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Legal Billing Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 33% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Legal Billing Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Legal Billing Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Legal Billing Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$51,681$25.018%
Energy & Utilities$49,053$24.012%
Aerospace & Defense$48,177$23.010%
Software & Networking$48,177$23.010%
Biotechnology$47,301$23.08%

How Education impacts a Legal Billing Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Legal Billing Coordinators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Legal Billing Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $43,230 and $46,491).

Legal Billing Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Legal Billing Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 19.6%
Associates 19.6%
Bachelors 39.2%
Masters 7.8%
Doctorate 11.8%
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Legal Billing Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legal Billing Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Legal Billing Coordinator

Salaries for a Legal Billing Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,336 in 2023 to around $47,880 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Legal Billing Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Legal Billing Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$50,336
2024
$47,666
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2024 $47,666
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FAQ about Legal Billing Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Legal Billing Coordinator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Legal Billing Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

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