Entry-level Legal Salary in New York – updated May 2024
The average salary for junior legal counsel in NYC is $155,071 per year. This is based on data from 77 job openings.
Where do you get the data from?
Our advanced AI searches the internet for job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate legal salaries.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles | Minimum Salary | Average Salary | Maximum Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🟢 Entry Level Legal Counsel (0-1 yrs) | 77 | $33,280 | $155,071 | $332,600 |
🟡 Mid-level Legal Counsel (2-4 yrs) | 328 | $37,440 | $140,707 | $335,000 |
🟠Senior Legal Counsel (5-9 yrs) | 447 | $30,000 | $154,743 | $345,000 |
🔴 Lead Legal Counsel (10+ yrs) | 57 | $62,500 | $194,281 | $350,000 |
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