How much does a Trial Attorney make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Trial Attorney in Sacramento, CA is $114,084. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,925 to a high of $149,198, with most professionals earning between $97,774 and $132,464.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Trial Attorney in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trial Attorney in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Trial Attorney ranges from $97,774 to $132,464 with the average base salary of $114,084. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,962 to $141,024 with the average total cash compensation of $119,311.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,084 $97,774 - $132,464
Bonus $5,227 $3,188 - $8,560
Total Pay $119,311 $100,962 - $141,024
* 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 Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,630 - $132,268 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,521 - $132,122 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,763 - $131,094 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,287 - $137,223 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,031 - $140,941 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,359 - $137,320 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Senior Trial Attorney LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $158,075 MAXIMUM SALARY $193,722
JOB TITLE Assistant Trial Attorney LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $77,314 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,680
JOB TITLE Senior Workers' Compensation Trial Attorney LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $178,238 MAXIMUM SALARY $250,794
JOB TITLE Litigation Attorney I LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $85,759 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,145
JOB TITLE Litigation Attorney II LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $103,882 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,148
JOB TITLE Litigation Attorney III LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $143,137 MAXIMUM SALARY $171,947
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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