Grace
what are lawyers payed
#lawyer
Whats the difference between beginners and advanced lawyers
2 answers
Michael Green
Michael’s Answer
Hi Grace,
Lawyer salaries can vary widely by state, experience level and industry. CA is highly competitive with many lawyers competing for a limited number of tratitional lawyer jobs. New attorneys in general practice can expect to make an average of 50k -90k the first year (depending on the industry, law school, etc.)
Corporate lawyers from prestigious schools can start out at $110k and advance to more lucrative salaries with years of practice. At the partner level, it is not uncommon to make $300k+.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Michael
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Desiree Giler Mann
Desiree’s Answer
Several factors will impact salary: (1) type of law one practices; (2) the city where they practice (NYC attorneys often make more than say... Topeka attorneys); (3) the number of years they have been practicing (new, more junior attorneys make less than more experienced attorneys); and (4) how they practice law - big firm, small firm, corporate in-house (i.e., company lawyer), government. Certain types of government work may pay less, but qualify to help forgive student loans.
It's fair to say the more highly compensated the role, the more demanding it is on your time and personal life, too. Consider reading this, too:https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-much-do-lawyers-make-the-truth-about-attorney-salaries/
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