Median salary
$172,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$160k – $182.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
100%
13 of 13 roles
Live roles
13
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
California Associate Attorney
Senior GL - Auto Defense Litigation Attorney
GL - Auto Defense Litigation Attorney
General Liability Associate Attorney
Trial Attorney
Senior Trial Attorney for Criminal Defense Firm
Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation
Senior Estate Planning Attorney - (San Diego, Orange County)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| WE Wilson Elser - Attorneys | $177,500 | 4 |
|
Strategic Legal Practices
|
$160,000 | 3 |
Bush & Bush Law Group
|
$155,000 | 2 |
| MA Mercer Advisors | $187,500 | 1 |
|
Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law
|
$180,000 | 1 |
|
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
|
$172,500 | 1 |
| TM Tyson & Mendes LLP | $137,500 | 1 |
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How much do Lawyer roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for Lawyer roles in San Diego is $172,500 per year. Most pay falls between $160,000 (25th percentile) and $182,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $148,000 to $189,500.
These figures are computed live from 13 active Lawyer roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 13 (100%) 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 San Diego include Strategic Legal Practices, Wilson Elser - Attorneys, Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara and LLP.
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 San Diego?
- The median is $172,500 per year, with most pay between $160,000 and $182,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 13 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Lawyer salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $148,000 to $189,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $172,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.