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$85,757
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Associate is $85,757 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,261 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 $6,495 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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $85,757 /yr |
| Lead Associate | $50,856 /yr |
| Principal Associate | $148,089 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Associate in United States. Employers include Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Shearman & Sterling and Morrison Foerster.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Associate in United States
| 1 | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | $298,507 | |
| 2 | Shearman & Sterling | $277,957 | |
| 3 | Morrison Foerster | $277,750 | |
| 4 | Arnold & Porter | $276,391 | |
| 5 | Hogan Lovells | $260,941 | |
| 6 | Baker McKenzie | $259,666 | |
| 7 | Sidley Austin | $257,996 | |
| 8 | Vinson & Elkins | $257,441 | |
| 9 | Baker Botts | $255,102 | |
| 10 | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom | $249,844 |
For Senior Associate
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Associate?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $85,757 /yr |
| Lead Associate | $50,856 /yr |
| Principal Associate | $148,089 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Associate in United States are Legal with a median total pay of $225,148, Real Estate with a median total pay of $147,809, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $146,511, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $136,254, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $134,810.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$146,511
12% Higher than other industries
Legal
Top paying companies in Legal for Senior Associate are Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Shearman & Sterling, and Morrison Foerster.
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Senior Associate pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Associate is $79,261 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Associate salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 36721 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Associate employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Associate in United States is $121,186 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Associate in United States is $51,841 per year.
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