Legal Careers & Salaries

Explore salary data for 4 careers in legal. The average median salary in this field is $105,690 per year, with 1,212,700 professionals employed nationwide.

Careers

Avg Median Salary

$105,690

Highest Paying

$148,030

Total Employed

1,212,700

All Legal Careers Ranked by Salary

Career	Median Salary	Entry Level	Growth
#1 Judge Doctoral degree	$148,030	$65,000	+3%	Details →
#2 Lawyer Doctoral degree	$135,740	$70,000	+8%	Details →
#3 Compliance Officer Bachelor's degree	$75,060	$48,000	+6%	Details →
#4 Mediator Bachelor's degree	$63,930	$42,000	+4%	Details →

Explore Legal Careers

Judge

$148,030 median

Judges preside over court proceedings, interpret law, and issue verdicts or sentences.

Doctoral degree +3% growth

Lawyer

$135,740 median

Lawyers advise and represent clients in legal matters, conducting research and advocating in court.

Doctoral degree +8% growth

Compliance Officer

$75,060 median

Compliance officers ensure organizations adhere to legal standards and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree +6% growth

Mediator

$63,930 median

Mediators facilitate dispute resolution, helping parties reach agreements through negotiation.

Bachelor's degree +4% growth

About Legal Careers

The legal field includes 4 careers tracked by StateSalaryData, employing 1,212,700 professionals across the United States. Salaries range from $63,930 (Mediator) to $148,030 (Judge). Browse individual career pages for state-by-state breakdowns, city-level data, and career comparisons.