Attorney salary in the United States

How much does a Attorney make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$159,670

Median $159,670

Low $78,360High $351,600

Based on 754,500 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $78,360
25th percentile: $102,990
75th percentile: $221,370
90th percentile: $351,600

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