Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 08:15     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Come on, 99% of you aren’t big law gunslingers making $600k+. What’s the REAL average income for lawyers around here? I’ve seen so many resumes over the years with salary info. Most of you govt lawyers are in the $130-160k range. I even know an example of a govt lawyer with 30+ years exp. taking on and winning cases against massive corporations who is still only making $180k. My bro in law works for a nonprofit, earning about $88k. So, what are all of,you really making in DC. The average is more represented by the lawyers working for dc or fed, public servants for counties, small boutique firms, and nonprofits.


I think $180k is about the top for government Lawyers here. Sec is different. You can look it up.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 08:12     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Run two legal teams for a tech company. Work about 50-60 hours per week. Salary, RSUs and bonus equate to $800k.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 06:57     Subject: Re:What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
GS-15 gov attorney - $190k. Work about 45-50 hours a week so comparatively great work-life balance for the salary. Had I stayed in Biglaw I’d be around $350 but I’d also be working twice as much.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 06:48     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Anonymous wrote:nonprofit attorney - $350


Must be an association or very large nonprofit? I’ve talked to corporate in-house that pay way less.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 06:24     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Anonymous wrote:Well duh the govt lawyer makes 180. There’s a govt pay scale, you can’t just pay what you want.

Most govt lawyers aren't earning 180K.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 04:45     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
nonprofit attorney - $350
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 04:42     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Big law has about 5000 lawyers in dc. So yes there are a lot on here. But many more lawyers who make less. They are not on dcum.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 04:25     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Non profit attorney running a department. Fairly high stress and responsibility - $200k.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 03:38     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Well duh the govt lawyer makes 180. There’s a govt pay scale, you can’t just pay what you want.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 02:20     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Bf is a nonprofit attorney. $180K
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 00:43     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Financial regulator. $300k
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2024 00:22     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Anonymous wrote:I work at a small firm and make $100K. The work life balance is great and it's enough to live on.

How many years of experience and hours per week?
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 22:47     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
I work at a small firm and make $100K. The work life balance is great and it's enough to live on.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 22:46     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Sree fifty
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2024 22:14     Subject: What’s the real salary for most lawyers in DC?
Come on, 99% of you aren’t big law gunslingers making $600k+. What’s the REAL average income for lawyers around here? I’ve seen so many resumes over the years with salary info. Most of you govt lawyers are in the $130-160k range. I even know an example of a govt lawyer with 30+ years exp. taking on and winning cases against massive corporations who is still only making $180k. My bro in law works for a nonprofit, earning about $88k. So, what are all of,you really making in DC. The average is more represented by the lawyers working for dc or fed, public servants for counties, small boutique firms, and nonprofits.