What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?

[Anonymous]

Come on, 99% of you aren’t big law gunslingers making $600k+. What’s the REAL average income for lawyers around here? I’ve seen so many resumes over the years with salary info. Most of you govt lawyers are in the $130-160k range. I even know an example of a govt lawyer with 30+ years exp. taking on and winning cases against massive corporations who is still only making $180k. My bro in law works for a nonprofit, earning about $88k. So, what are all of,you really making in DC. The average is more represented by the lawyers working for dc or fed, public servants for counties, small boutique firms, and nonprofits.

[Anonymous]

Sree fifty

[Anonymous]

I work at a small firm and make $100K. The work life balance is great and it's enough to live on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work at a small firm and make $100K. The work life balance is great and it's enough to live on.

How many years of experience and hours per week?

[Anonymous]

Financial regulator. $300k

[Anonymous]

Bf is a nonprofit attorney. $180K

[Anonymous]

Well duh the govt lawyer makes 180. There’s a govt pay scale, you can’t just pay what you want.

[Anonymous]

Non profit attorney running a department. Fairly high stress and responsibility - $200k.

[Anonymous]

Big law has about 5000 lawyers in dc. So yes there are a lot on here. But many more lawyers who make less. They are not on dcum.

[Anonymous]

nonprofit attorney - $350

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well duh the govt lawyer makes 180. There’s a govt pay scale, you can’t just pay what you want.

Most govt lawyers aren't earning 180K.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:nonprofit attorney - $350

Must be an association or very large nonprofit? I’ve talked to corporate in-house that pay way less.

[Anonymous]

GS-15 gov attorney - $190k. Work about 45-50 hours a week so comparatively great work-life balance for the salary. Had I stayed in Biglaw I’d be around $350 but I’d also be working twice as much.

[Anonymous]

Run two legal teams for a tech company. Work about 50-60 hours per week. Salary, RSUs and bonus equate to $800k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Come on, 99% of you aren’t big law gunslingers making $600k+. What’s the REAL average income for lawyers around here? I’ve seen so many resumes over the years with salary info. Most of you govt lawyers are in the $130-160k range. I even know an example of a govt lawyer with 30+ years exp. taking on and winning cases against massive corporations who is still only making $180k. My bro in law works for a nonprofit, earning about $88k. So, what are all of,you really making in DC. The average is more represented by the lawyers working for dc or fed, public servants for counties, small boutique firms, and nonprofits.

I think $180k is about the top for government Lawyers here. Sec is different. You can look it up.