Legal, Compliance & Advocacy
Staff Attorney Salary
Line attorneys providing direct legal services. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$97,070
Median posted salary
$89,000
25th percentile
$97,750
75th percentile
13
Salary observations
11
Open right now
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 7 | $97,070 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): San Diego (2), Orange (4).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $10M-$20M | 8 | $97,070 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $20M-$50M (2), $50M-$100M (3).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 13 | $97,070 |
Organizations hiring now
| Organization | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice | 5 |
| Children's Law Center of California | 2 |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | 2 |
| Catholic Charities Los Angeles | 1 |
| Public Counsel | 1 |
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist | $72,152 |
| Managing / Supervising Attorney | $114,750 |
| Legal Advocate & Legal Services Coordinator | $65,520 |