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Salary Details for an Attorney at United States Federal Government

Updated Nov 26, 2023
Total Pay Range
$91K - $143K/yr
Base Pay
$91K - $143K/yr

$114K

/yr
$91K$143K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Attorney at United States Federal Government is $114,365 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 $114,365 per year. 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 $91K-$143K/yr?

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Federal Government attorney (in LE focused agency) with 7 years experience. Looking to lateral to a Big 4 or Big Law LE practice for financial reasons. What salary range could I expect in a mid-size southern market (Raleigh/Greenville/Birmingham/Memphis)?

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Nov 25, 2023

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$170,000/yr

$170K

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4-6 years

$170K

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$0

Washington, DC

Oct 25, 2023

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$137,000/yr

$137K

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$0

15+ years
Oct 14, 2023
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15+ years

$137K

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$0

Macon, GA

Oct 14, 2023

Attorney

Minneapolis, MN

$112,000/yr

$112K

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$0

15+ years
Oct 11, 2023
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15+ years

$112K

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$0

Minneapolis, MN

Oct 11, 2023

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Arlington, VA

$109,000/yr

$109K

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$0

10-14 years
Oct 7, 2023
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10-14 years

$109K

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$0

Arlington, VA

Oct 7, 2023

Lawyer

West Palm Beach, FL

$108,000/yr

$108K

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$0

7-9 years
Oct 7, 2023
Lawyer$108,000

7-9 years

$108K

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$0

West Palm Beach, FL

Oct 7, 2023

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$85K - $99K/yr
1-3 years
Oct 2, 2023
Attorney$85K - $99K

1-3 years

Greenville, SC

Oct 2, 2023

Attorney

Los Angeles, CA

$131,000/yr

$131K

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$0

1-3 years
Oct 2, 2023
Attorney$131,000

1-3 years

$131K

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$0

Los Angeles, CA

Oct 2, 2023

Associate Attorney

Washington, DC

$164,000/yr

$164K

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$0

1-3 years
Sep 27, 2023
Associate Attorney$164,000

1-3 years

$164K

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$0

Washington, DC

Sep 27, 2023

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15+ years
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15+ years

Tampa, FL

Sep 20, 2023

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United States Federal Government Salary FAQs

The average salary for an Attorney is $146,606 per year in United States, which is 28% higher than the average United States Federal Government salary of $114,365 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of an Attorney ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $119,465 per year and goes up to $206,364 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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United States Federal Government Benefits

  • Health Insurance(207 comments)

    Very low cost deductible. Hugh monthly cost.

  • Vacation & Paid Time Off(96 comments)

    Standard military vacation system in place

  • Retirement Plan(80 comments)

    Modified 401k retirement plan, unless officer or senior leaders pay not worth it. Better to take GS position