Research Attorney Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

How much does a Research Attorney make in Salt Lake City, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT is $139,429. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $99,202 to a high of $180,437, with most professionals earning between $118,373 and $160,894.

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Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing, including maintaining compliance with mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements, .

March 22, 2023

Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence, reports and memoranda, and conform case work-ups to individual judicial preferences.

April 28, 2023

Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media.

November 04, 2022

Performs other duties as assigned.

January 25, 2023

Communicate effectively and diplomatically with judicial officers, court users, counsel, staff and others.

February 16, 2023

Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

March 18, 2023

Draft reports, memoranda and other material to support legislative strategy and campaign goals.

March 30, 2023

Operate modern office equipment and personal computers, and use specified computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

April 04, 2023

Selection will be made by this Committee.

May 01, 2023

Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT

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118373

160894

139429

Average Total Cash Compensation

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124436

175217

148070

What is the average salary for Research Attorney in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Research Attorney ranges from $118,373 to $160,894 with the average base salary of $139,429. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,436 to $175,217 with the average total cash compensation of $148,070.

View Average Salary for Research Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$139,429	$118,373 - $160,894
Bonus	$8,641	$6,063 - $14,323
Total Pay	$148,070	$124,436 - $175,217

* 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.

Research Attorney Salary Near Salt Lake City, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,949 - $160,319	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,058 - $160,467	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,853 - $160,187	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,155 - $152,443	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Layton, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,208 - $153,874	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,675 - $153,150	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT

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About Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m). The city is in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, the steep Wasatch Range to the east, and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its encircling mountains contain several narrow canyons, including City Creek, Emigration, Millcreek, and Par...

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