The proportion of respondents earning $250,000 or more has risen markedly, from 29% in 2022 to 36% in 2023 to 43% in 2024, reflecting a significant upward trend.
Nearly one in five lawyers who took the survey in 2024 earns at least $500,000, indicating a notable increase in high earnings among solo and small firm practitioners.
Above the Law has been tracking compensation among lawyers in small practices since 2016, focusing on firms with 50 or fewer attorneys, highlighting a consistent upward compensation trend.
These findings align with broader industry trends that are showing rising pay within the legal profession, confirming a healthy financial progression for lawyers in smaller firms.
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