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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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