How much does a Legal Trainee make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Trainee in New York, NY is $98,741. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,257 to $123,838, with most professionals earning between $82,533 and $146,688.

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What is a Legal Trainee?

A Legal Trainee is an individual who is undergoing training to become a qualified lawyer. They work under the supervision of experienced lawyers and assist with various legal tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and attending court proceedings. They also gain practical experience by working on real cases and learning about different areas of law. Legal trainees are expected to be detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, and possess a good understanding of legal principles and procedures. They are also required to adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in all legal matters.

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What is the average salary for Legal Trainee in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Trainee in New York, NY. The base salary for Legal Trainee ranges from $90,257 to $123,838 with the average base salary of $98,741. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,257 to $123,838 with the average total cash compensation of $98,741.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,741 $90,257 - $123,838
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $98,741 $90,257 - $123,838
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,798 - $124,580 COMPARE TO New York, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Legal Assistant Clerk Trainee Portland Oregon LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $72,682 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,725
JOB TITLE Trainee LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $88,671 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,003
JOB TITLE Legal Recruiter LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $116,636 MAXIMUM SALARY $154,340
JOB TITLE Trainee Carpenter LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $49,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,400
JOB TITLE Legal Receptionist LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $43,971 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,238
JOB TITLE Legal Researcher LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $323,612 MAXIMUM SALARY $413,827
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