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$165,762
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Principal Attorney is $165,762 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $143,757 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $22,005 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Attorney | $165,762 /yr |
| Associate Director of Legal | $122,512 /yr |
| Director of Legal | $244,376 /yr |
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The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.
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Principal Attorney pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Principal Attorney is $143,757 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Principal Attorney salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 22 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Attorney employees.
The highest salary for a Principal Attorney in United States is $240,373 per year.
The lowest salary for a Principal Attorney in United States is $85,976 per year.
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