How much does a Lawyer make in Rochester, NY?
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$135,061
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Lawyer is $135,061 per year in the Rochester, NY area, with an average salary of $120,238 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 $14,823 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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For Attorney in Rochester, NY
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What is the total pay trajectory for Attorney?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $128,360 /yr |
| Senior Attorney | $161,611 /yr |
| Attorney IV | $130,292 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Attorney Salaries with median pay of $128,360, General Counsel Salaries with median pay of $306,639, Staff Attorney Salaries with median pay of $113,864, Associate Attorney Salaries with median pay of $124,131.
For Attorney in Rochester, NY
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What is the total pay trajectory for Attorney?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Attorney | $128,360 /yr |
| Senior Attorney | $161,611 /yr |
| Attorney IV | $130,292 /yr |
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What is the pay outlook for Legal?
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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Lawyer pay FAQ in Rochester, NY
The average salary for a Lawyer is $135,061 per year in Rochester, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 4007 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lawyer employees in Rochester, NY.
The highest salary for a Lawyer in Rochester, NY is $184,870 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lawyer in Rochester, NY is $101,296 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Lawyer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Lawyer.
Pay for lawyers remains high, as they typically face tight deadlines, long hours, and significant barriers to entry. Prospective lawyers must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. Partners at law firms receive partial ownership of the firm, which entitles them to a portion of its profits. Other firm employees, as well as corporate in-house counsel and government employees, are usually paid a standard salary. Some attorneys receive further contingency fees when they win a case.
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