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Doctor of Law (JD) Jobs by Salary
| Job Title | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Job Title:Associate Attorney | Range:$58k - $131k | Average:$84,162 |
| Job Title:Attorney / Lawyer | Range:$56k - $161k | Average:$92,789 |
| Job Title:Legal Counsel | Range:$86k - $175k | Average:$126,051 |
| Job Title:Criminal Defense Lawyer | Range:$51k - $159k (Estimated *) | Average:$86,483 |
| Job Title:Corporate Attorney | Range:$112k - $316k (Estimated *) | Average:$190,763 |
| Job Title:Associate General Counsel | Range:$77k - $175k (Estimated *) | Average:$117,970 |
| Job Title:General Counsel | Range:$90k - $268k (Estimated *) | Average:$164,093 |
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Years of Experience
Entry Level
3.9%
Early Career
33.8%
Mid Career
18.2%
Late Career
18.2%
Experienced
26.0%
This data is based on 77 survey responses.
Gender Breakdown for Doctor of Law (JD)
Female
63.6%
Avg. Salary: $61k - $169k
Male
36.4%
Avg. Salary: $67k - $294k
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