Median salary
$181,379
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$144.4k – $207.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
80.7%
159 of 197 roles
Live roles
197
open right now
Salary trend
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| WE Wilson Elser - Attorneys | $202,500 | 29 |
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
|
$100,000 | 22 |
O'Hagan Meyer
|
$180,000 | 11 |
|
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
|
$300,000 | 10 |
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
|
$172,500 | 9 |
Strategic Legal Practices
|
$165,000 | 9 |
| TM Tyson & Mendes LLP | $137,500 | 9 |
Axiom Talent Platform
|
$190,500 | 7 |
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How much do Lawyer roles in California pay?
The median salary for Lawyer roles in California is $181,379 per year. Most pay falls between $144,375 (25th percentile) and $207,888 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $100,000 to $261,750.
These figures are computed live from 197 active Lawyer roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 159 (80.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Lawyer roles in California include Morgan & Morgan and P.A..
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Lawyer salary in California?
- The median is $181,379 per year, with most pay between $144,375 and $207,888 (25th–75th percentile), based on 159 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Lawyer salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $100,000 to $261,750 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $181,379. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.