How much does a Sr. Staff Attorney make in the United States?
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The average Sr. Staff Attorney salary in the United States is $162,846 as of September 2026. The range for our most popular Sr. Staff Attorney positions (listed below) typically falls between $149,780 and $175,911. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and 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.
Sr. Staff Attorney's Annual Base Salary
Sr. Staff Attorney's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
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| Staff Attorney | $193,568 | $93.06 | United States | September 2026 |
| Staff Attorney II | $145,304 | $69.86 | United States | September 2026 |
| Staff Attorney III | $163,273 | $78.50 | United States | September 2026 |
| sr staff engineer | $186,379 | $89.61 | United States | September 2026 |
| Judicial Staff Attorney | $70,980 | $34.13 | United States | September 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff | $111,837 | $53.77 | United States | September 2026 |
| Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management | $107,053 | $51.47 | United States | September 2026 |
| Managing Attorney | $194,580 | $93.55 | United States | September 2026 |
| Managing Attorney - Litigation | $173,046 | $83.20 | United States | September 2026 |
| Senior Managing Attorney | $217,884 | $104.75 | United States | September 2026 |
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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. 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. 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. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. View Attorney II SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Counsel II, Lawyer IICategory : Legal Services
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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. 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. 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. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View Attorney I SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Counsel I, Lawyer I
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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. 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. 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. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience. View Attorney V SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Counsel V, Lawyer VCategory : Legal Services