# Levels.fyi – Legal Salary in California, US

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/legal/locations/california-usa  
**Generated:** 2026-05-16T09:44:23.896Z  
**Scope:** Legal roles in California, US  
**Location:** California, US  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $252,400  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $211,500 / $342,000  
- 90th Percentile: $395,000  
- Last Updated: May 16, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Google | $387,500 |
| 2 | Amazon | $342,000 |
| 3 | Meta | $330,000 |
| 4 | Latham & Watkins | $225,000 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | New York City Area | $265,000 |
| 2 | Greater Chicago Area | $261,000 |
| 3 | San Francisco Bay Area | $252,400 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Washington DC | $250,000 |
| 5 | Greater Seattle Area | $245,000 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Legal Counsel | $310,000 |
| 2 | Privacy Counsel | $297,500 |
| 3 | Product Counsel | $288,100 |
| 4 | Regulatory Counsel | $232,000 |
| 5 | IP Counsel | $205,000 |

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## Attribution
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Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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