Hiring an attorney: the market today
The short answer ·
1,693 open postings ask for an attorney as of Nov 11, 2026, from 450 employers. The median advertised pay is $117,489, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 852 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 1,449 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an attorney?
Hard. 450 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 93 open postings.
What should I pay an attorney?
Advertised pay centers on $117,489. Federal staff in series 0905 average $178,367 in actual pay.
Where is an attorney being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (261), Texas (179) and Florida (172). Together they hold 36% of its 1,693 open postings.
Who can help me hire an attorney?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.