How much does a Senior Associate make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Associate is $99,688 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $89,626 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 $10,062 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $79K-$126K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $99,688 /yr |
| Lead Associate | $51,604 /yr |
| Principal Associate | $196,148 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Senior Associate
Some related job titles are Research Associate Salaries with median pay of $67,665, Senior Analyst Salaries with median pay of $100,717, Senior Consultant Salaries with median pay of $129,573, Senior Financial Analyst Salaries with median pay of $118,725.
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 Shearman & Sterling, Orrick and Norton Rose Fulbright.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Associate in United States
| 1 | Shearman & Sterling | $246,612 | |
| 2 | Orrick | $238,385 | |
| 3 | Norton Rose Fulbright | $236,256 | |
| 4 | Sidley Austin | $234,321 | |
| 5 | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | $231,542 | |
| 6 | Morrison Foerster | $231,144 | |
| 7 | Davis Polk | $230,927 | |
| 8 | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | $225,045 | |
| 9 | Baker McKenzie | $222,465 | |
| 10 | Baker Botts | $218,082 |
For Senior Associate
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Associate?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $99,688 /yr |
| Lead Associate | $51,604 /yr |
| Principal Associate | $196,148 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Associate at different companies?
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$103,471
/ yr
$106,062
/ yr
$90,170
/ yr
$98,813
/ yr
$97,020
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$105,324
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$105,223
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$117,607
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$106,638
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$101,157
/ yr
$74,306
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$104,593
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$100,827
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Senior Associate Salaries
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 $194,190, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $130,210, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $120,803, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $112,409, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $108,446.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$130,210
20% Higher than other industries
Legal
Top paying companies in Legal for Senior Associate are Shearman & Sterling, Orrick, and Norton Rose Fulbright.
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What is the pay outlook for Consulting?
Consulting jobs provide opportunities to build both general and specialized skills and develop at all stages of a worker’s professional career. Requirements vary widely by industry, with workers being compensated more for higher education and specialization. Additionally, workers have the opportunity to expand their professional network and undergo continuous on-the-job training to upskill and meet evolving client requirements.
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Senior Associate pay FAQ
The average salary for a Senior Associate is $99,688 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 39352 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Associate employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Senior Associate in United States is $126,479 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Associate in United States is $79,018 per year.
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