How much does an Attorney III make in San Francisco, CA? The average Attorney III salary in San Francisco, CA is $212,124 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $184,780 and $238,744. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Attorney III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Attorney III Salary $159,884 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Attorney III Salary $184,780 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Attorney III Salary $212,124 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Attorney III Salary $238,744 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Attorney III Salary $262,980 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
25% $184,780 10% $159,884 90% $262,980 75% $238,744 $212,124 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Work ethic: A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

Commitment 3.47%
Futures 1.38%
Work ethic 0.94%
Others 94.21%

Job Description for Attorney III

Attorney III is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney III researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney III represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Attorney III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Attorney III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Attorney III, the highest Attorney III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Attorney III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Attorney III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Attorney III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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