The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Litigation Associate in United States are Legal with a median total pay of $210,547, Insurance with a median total pay of $139,952 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $134,772.
Frequently asked questions about Litigation Associate salaries
The average salary for Litigation Associate is $171,869 per year or $83 per hour, with top earners making up to $314,141 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $128,902 (25th percentile) to $237,072 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 489 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Litigation Associate employees.
The highest salary for Litigation Associate is $237,072 per year, $19,756 per month or $114 per hour.
The lowest salary for Litigation Associate is $128,902 per year, $10,742 per month or $62 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Litigation Associate
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Litigation Associate
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1-3 years
$101K - $117K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$101K - $117K/yr
Litigation Associate
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1-3 years
$125K - $145K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$125K - $145K/yr
Litigation Associate
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1-3 years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Lake Oswego, OR
submitted on May 27, 2025
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Litigation Associate
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4-6 years
$134K/yr
($123K • $11K)
Miami, FL
submitted on Apr 23, 2025
$134K/yr
$123K • $11K
Litigation Associate
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1-3 years
$222K/yr
($222K • $0)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Apr 21, 2025
$222K/yr
$222K • $0
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