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Salary Details for a Senior Staff Attorney at Covington & Burling

Updated Oct 29, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$143K - $247K/yr
Base Pay
$130K - $223K/yr
Additional Pay
$13K - $24K/yr

$188K

/yr
$143K$247K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Senior Staff Attorney at Covington & Burling is $187,551 per year. This number represents 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 base pay is $170,225 per year. The estimated additional pay is $17,325 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. 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 $143K-$247K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$187,551

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$170,225/yr$130K - $223K90.8%
Bonus
$17,325/yr$13K - $24K9.2%

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It seems partners are much more flexible with associates who have kids than with those who don’t. If it’s okay for my colleague with a kid to leave at 5 pm and log on later, why isn’t that the same for me (no kids)? My obligations might be different, but I still have a life and want to be able to do certain things, like catch that evening workout class or cook dinner for my partner. As you can probably tell, my firm is operating 100% in person. There is no point here — I’m just whining.

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Covington & Burling Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Senior Staff Attorney is $152,490 per year in United States, which is 18% lower than the average Covington & Burling salary of $187,551 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Senior Staff Attorney ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $125,955 per year and goes up to $206,269 per year for the highest level of seniority.

Covington & Burling Benefits

  • 401K Plan(6 comments)

    vesting happens after 2 years but really like 2.5 since you don't get money until following July.

  • Health Insurance(5 comments)

    I don't have any specific positive or negative reflections on the health insurance offering. It was reasonable.

  • Vacation & Paid Time Off(4 comments)

    There is no distinction between PTO and sick leave. It all comes from one bucket, which is a good perk, especially for people without children.