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What employment lawyers make
Typical
$110,000
First year at a boutique
$65,000
Partner at a big firm
$300,000
Established employment lawyers earn $80,000 to $200,000. Employer-side lawyers at national firms sit on the Bay Street pay scale. Employee-side boutiques pay less to start, but partners with a steady flow of severance files do very well.