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Employment Attorney Salary Guide (2026)

Explore salary ranges, in-demand skills, valuable certifications, and career progression for employment attorney roles across the legal industry.

Avg. Salary

$85,000 - $170,000

Level

Mid-Level

Salary Range

Low

$85,000

Midpoint

$127,500

High

$170,000

$0$221,000
Experience level: Mid-Level

Key Skills

The most in-demand skills for employment attorney roles, based on current job postings.

Title VII / ADA / ADEA LitigationFLSA & Wage-Hour ComplianceWorkplace InvestigationsEEOC/DOL Agency PracticeNon-Compete & Trade Secret LawEmployee Handbook DraftingFMLA / ADA AccommodationWestlaw / Practical LawArbitration & MediationManagement Training

Certifications That Boost Salary

These certifications are commonly associated with higher compensation for employment attorney roles.

State Bar Admission

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