Legal Salaries.
24 roles. 81 cities.
National salary data. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$220,000
AI Compliance Director
Industry Median
$145,000
AI Compliance Analyst
Entry Level
$58,000
Paralegal
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Last updated June 2026.
The legal industry includes 24 tracked roles with national median salaries ranging from $58,000 to $220,000. The highest-paying role is AI Compliance Director at $220,000 national median. Legal professionals in the technology era navigate complex regulatory landscapes spanning intellectual property, data privacy, AI governance, and corporate compliance.
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Legal professionals in the technology era navigate complex regulatory landscapes spanning intellectual property, data privacy, AI governance, and corporate compliance. The rise of AI regulation has created high-demand specialist roles that combine legal expertise with technical understanding. Compensation reflects the high barriers to entry and the critical nature of risk management.
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