Lawyer Salary in California
Based on 93K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$197,790
$95.091/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+54.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – —
93K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,070 |
| 25th percentile | $131,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $197,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,680 |
| 2023 | $185,050 |
| 2024 | $197,790 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,680 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $185,050 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $197,790 | $128,445 |