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Bankruptcy Lawyer

Average Bankruptcy Lawyer Salary

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$83,202
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$83k
90%
$157k

The average salary for a Bankruptcy Lawyer is $83,202 in 2025

Base Salary
$50k - $157k
Bonus
$965 - $29k
Profit Sharing
$204 - $32k
Commission
$2k - $49k
Total Pay
$51k - $183k
Based on 11,734 salary profiles (last updated Aug 27 2019)
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3.8 out of 5
(1,672)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Bankruptcy Lawyer

Medical
74%
Dental
50%
Vision
39%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Bankruptcy Lawyers

Male
52.1%
Female
47.8%
Prefer to self-define
0.1%
This data is based on 5,275 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Bankruptcy Lawyers

What is the highest pay for Bankruptcy Lawyers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Bankruptcy Lawyer is $157k / year

What is the lowest pay for Bankruptcy Lawyers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Bankruptcy Lawyer is $50k / year

How can Bankruptcy Lawyers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Bankruptcy Lawyer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Bankruptcy Lawyer that oversees more junior Bankruptcy Lawyers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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