Professional Support Lawyer Salary in the United States

How much does a Professional Support Lawyer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Support Lawyer in the United States is $118,084 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Professional Support Lawyer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,073
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,353 to $127,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,314
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Professional Support Lawyer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $127,500 $10,625 $2,452 $61
Average $118,084 $9,840 $2,271 $57
25th Percentile $110,353 $9,196 $2,122 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Professional Support Lawyer Salaries

A Professional Support Lawyer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professional Support Lawyer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Support Lawyer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,947
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,606
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,391
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,883
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,317
Levels Salary
Sales Sup... Level Professional Support Lawyer$75,947
Sales Sup... Level Professional Support Lawyer$89,606
Professio... Level Professional Support Lawyer$117,391
Sales Ass... Level Professional Support Lawyer$76,883
Sales Sup... Level Professional Support Lawyer$88,317
$75,947 0 yr
$89,606 < 2 yrs
$117,391 2-4 yrs
$76,883 5-8 yrs
$88,317 > 8 yrs
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How Do Professional Support Lawyer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Professional Support Lawyers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,743.
  • California: $130,247.
  • Massachusetts: $128,511.

Top Paying Cities for Professional Support Lawyers

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: $148,939
  • San Francisco: $147,309
  • Oakland: $144,204

What Skills Can Increase a Professional Support Lawyer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.82% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.82%
Microsoft Office 2.31%
Customer Support 1.07%
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 Professional Support Lawyer's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$134,616
14%
Time Management
$132,254
12%
Building Relationships
$131,073
11%
ERP
$128,712
9%
Communication Skills
$128,712
9%
PowerPoint
$127,531
8%
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Professional Support Lawyer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professional Support Lawyer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 83% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 48% above the average. In contrast, Professional Support Lawyer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Professional Support Lawyer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Professional Support Lawyer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$174,939$84.048%
Internet$164,006$79.039%
Financial Services$153,072$74.030%
Pharmaceuticals$153,072$74.030%
Biotechnology$142,138$68.020%

Professional Support Lawyer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Support Lawyer'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Professional Support Lawyer

Salaries for a Professional Support Lawyer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $109,574 in 2023 to around $110,018 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Professional Support Lawyer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Professional Support Lawyer Over Time

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$110,683
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