Legal Salaries
Legal roles pay a median of $184,500 per year across 178 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $142,322 to $232,600.
Updated September 14, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | USD | year | $96,514 | $119,579 | $214,750 | 5 |
| Middle | USD | year | $198,500 | $243,500 | $318,750 | 11 |
| Senior | USD | year | $147,844 | $190,000 | $246,000 | 96 |
| Senior | CAD | year | CA$156,730 | CA$171,000 | CA$179,550 | 5 |
| Lead | USD | year | $175,219 | $219,588 | $237,500 | 6 |
| Staff | USD | year | $85,589 | $102,826 | $148,315 | 18 |
| Principal | USD | year | $120,538 | $146,900 | $170,600 | 10 |
| C-level | USD | year | $166,250 | $200,000 | $207,500 | 30 |
| All levels | USD | year | $142,322 | $184,500 | $232,600 | 178 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$141,950 | CA$156,730 | CA$175,275 | 7 |
| All levels | USD | hour | $22 | $22 | $23 | 5 |