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Legal Operations Manager — Career & Salary Intelligence
Legal Operations Manager careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National median
$105,770
Entry (p10)
$50,090
Top 10% (p90)
$253,390
Career score
77/100
Strong Career
Career overview
Legal Operations Manager careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
Career stability score 75/100. Automation risk 14/100. Remote-work compatibility 72/100.
What the job pays nationally
The published wage distribution for this occupation, before any location adjustment. These are pay percentiles, not years of experience \u2014 the source data does not link the two.
| Percentile | What it means | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $72,320 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $253,390 |
Salary by location
Cost-of-living adjusted mid-level compensation.
| City | COL | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $157,000 | $364,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $125,830 | $299,990 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $109,390 | $298,090 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $119,600 | $296,070 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $98,610 | $243,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $121,630 | $284,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $99,790 | $223,730 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $119,600 | $267,090 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $111,010 | $279,830 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $163,860 | $346,810 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $117,850 | $296,440 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $100,870 | $221,030 |
Salary by education
Approximate compensation by educational attainment.
| Education level | Estimated salary | vs Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| High School | $74,000 | -30% |
| Associate Degree | $87,000 | -18% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,000 | — |
| Master's Degree | $132,000 | 25% |
| Doctorate / Professional | $164,000 | 55% |
| Professional Certifications | $118,000 | 12% |
10-year career growth forecast
Projected compensation assuming standard market growth.
Certifications that increase earnings
PMP
Cross-functional program leadership
Approx. uplift: +9%
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Process improvement credibility
Approx. uplift: +6%
Career Opportunity Score breakdown
Overall
77/100
Strong
Strong Career
Compensation
67/100
Strong
Growth
80/100
Excellent
Demand
76/100
Strong
Stability
75/100
Strong
Advancement
100/100
Excellent
Remote flexibility
72/100
Strong
Frequently asked questions about Legal Operations Manager
Common questions about salary, education, growth, and total compensation.