Litigator Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Litigator make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Litigator in Houston, TX is $194,638. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $172,471 to $216,309, with most professionals earning between $152,289 and $236,040.

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Litigator Salary By Experience Levels in Houston, TX

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Litigator Salary By Level of Education in Houston, TX

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Average Salary Range for Litigator in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
172471
216309
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
188239
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217871
What is the average salary for Litigator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Litigator in Houston, TX. The base salary for Litigator ranges from $172,471 to $216,309 with the average base salary of $194,638. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $188,239 to $251,012 with the average total cash compensation of $217,871.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $194,638 $172,471 - $216,309
Bonus $23,233 $15,768 - $34,703
Total Pay $217,871 $188,239 - $251,012
* 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.

Litigator Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,831 - $215,507 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,831 - $215,507 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,717 - $209,093 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,659 - $205,257 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,030 - $200,707 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,071 - $214,554 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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