Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Attorney jobs in San Francisco, CA

332 attorneys employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $216,992 median · 46% above the national median.

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Attorney pay in San Francisco, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Francisco metro. Half of Attorneys earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $168,707 $216,992 $259,390
25th$168,707 Median$216,992 75th$259,390 vs US46% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Attorney salary guide →

Attorney pay bands in San Francisco by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Attorney

Typical mid level band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$200,717–$258,220
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Attorney

Typical mid level band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$187,698–$262,126
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Attorney

Typical senior band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$177,933–$269,938
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Attorney

Typical lead band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$203,972–$269,938
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Attorney

Typical staff band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$207,227–$273,843
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Attorney Career Ladder — San Francisco Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Francisco’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Attorney0–2 yrs$156,234
  2. Mid Attorney2–5 yrs$206,142
  3. Senior Attorney5–8 yrs$260,390
  4. Staff Attorney8–12 yrs$314,638
  5. Lead Attorney12+ yrs$368,886

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Attorney hiring market in San Francisco

  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Francisco post Attorney jobs

Employers in the San Francisco metro typically post Attorney roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What San Francisco Employers Actually Ask Attorneys

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?

    Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.

  • Technical

    What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?

    Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.

  • Technical

    How do you stay current with changes in your field?

    Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.

  • Technical

    Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?

    Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.

Attorney in San Francisco, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Attorney earn in San Francisco, CA?
Median $216,992/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $168,707–$259,390. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Attorney jobs are there in San Francisco?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 332 Attorney roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Francisco employers use for Attorney?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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