Lawyers Jobs Pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$138.90
334.1%Above national average
Range: $132.29 – $145.52
Average Annual Pay
$288,921
334.1%Above national average
Range: $275,163 – $302,680
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$118.06/hr
Range: $112.45 – $123.69
Annual Rate
$245,583
Range: $233,889 – $257,278
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$138.90/hr
Range: $132.29 – $145.52
Annual Rate
$288,921
Range: $275,163 – $302,680
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$159.73/hr
Range: $152.13 – $167.35
Annual Rate
$332,259
Range: $316,437 – $348,082
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
