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Attorney Salary in New York, New York

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$130/ year

Median Attorney in New York, NY

$61
10th
$75
25th
$130
Median
$199
75th
$243
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$130
Total compensation (est.)
$150
Bonus range
$3,900 – $24,960
Mean salary
$138

How This Compares

New York, NY median
$130
New York median
$138,455-99.9%
National median
$135,740-99.9%

Cost of living in New York is 72% above the national average. Salary of $130 here is equivalent to $76 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$94-27.7%
3-5 years
$118-9.2%
6-10 years
$146+12.3%
10+ years
$179+37.7%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$114-12.3%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$130
Enterprise (5,000+)
$153+17.7%

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Attorney Salaries in Nearby Cities

Buffalo, NY$135,740/yr
Rochester, NY$135,740/yr
Yonkers, NY$135,740/yr
Syracuse, NY$135,740/yr
Albany, NY$135,740/yr

Related Jobs in New York

Paralegal$101,824/yr
Legal Secretary$100,345/yr
Compliance Officer$126,695/yr
Contract Manager$126,695/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$0/hr
Monthly gross$11/mo
25th percentile$75/yr
75th percentile$199/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

New York Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.6%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Attorney salary in New York?

The median Attorney salary in New York is $130 per year, with a range from $75 at the 25th percentile to $199 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Attorney pay in New York compare to the national average?

Attorney salaries in New York are 100% below the national median of $135,740. After adjusting for New York's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $76 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Attorney salaries in New York?

In New York, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Attorney roles start around $61, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $243 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is New York a good place for Attorney jobs?

New York offers a Attorney median of $130, which is 100% below the US median of $135,740. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — New York is 72% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Attorney salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Attorney in New York is $199, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.