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Attorney Compensation Survey

A high-level snapshot of compensation, billing, satisfaction, and emerging trends shaping the legal market heading into 2026.
Published on
January 30, 2026
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Findings are based on confidential responses from 1,345 attorneys representing a wide range of firm sizes, roles, and geographies across Am Law 200 firms and beyond. Data is reported only when confidentiality is protected, ensuring a reliable and balanced market view.

- An online survey was administered to lawyers from October 28th, 2025 December 12th, 2025

- The survey gathered 1,345 total responses

- Am Law: 71%

- Non Am-Law: 29%

Figures include reflect self-reported financials and billable hour targets

Salary figures are based on a 1%99% trimmed sample. The top and bottom 1% of reported compensation were excluded to reduce the influence of extreme outliers.

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