Legal Writer Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Writer in Des Moines, IA is $68,371. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,566 to $77,210, with most professionals earning between $53,460 and $85,257.

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Average Salary Range for Legal Writer in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60566
77210
68371

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Legal Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Writer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Legal Writer ranges from $60,566 to $77,210 with the average base salary of $68,371. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,919 to $79,582 with the average total cash compensation of $70,012.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,371 $60,566 - $77,210
Bonus $1,642 $1,353 - $2,372
Total Pay $70,012 $61,919 - $79,582
* 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 Writer Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,299 - $76,869 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,299 - $76,869 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,737 - $76,153 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,293 - $71,763 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,776 - $72,378 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,742 - $76,159 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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