Attorney Compensation & Salary Guides
A centralized library of BCG’s most up-to-date compensation intelligence—covering BigLaw scales, lateral pay shifts, regional and practice-area differentials, and forward-looking salary forecasts. Use these reports to benchmark offers, plan lateral moves, and model total compensation across markets and levels.
The Highest-Paid Attorney Jobs: A Complete Guide to Maximum Legal Earnings in 2026–2027
Where top compensation is trending by practice, sector, and geography—plus the skills, hours, and business thresholds tied to elite pay bands.
BigLaw Lateral Salary Guide: Compensation Increases by Practice Area (2023–2026 Data)
Data on lateral pay bumps across key practices, with insight into which seniority bands and markets are driving the largest increases.
The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level
Benchmark base, bonus, and total comp with practice-by-practice and region-by-region breakouts—ideal for offer calibration and budget planning.
The Complete Attorney Compensation Report 2025–2026 — Definitive U.S. Legal Salary Guide
Comprehensive salary and bonus analysis with forecasts through 2026; covers AmLaw, elite boutiques, and regional firms by practice and level.
The Complete Attorney Compensation Report 2025–2026 — Definitive U.S. Legal Salary Guide
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