Below is the current biglaw salary scale, along with historical data on the previous salary scales and calculations with inflation-adjusted dollars.

Jan 19, 2025 · 1. The Evolution of the Cravath Scale and Its Impact on Biglaw Compensation In the world of Biglaw, compensation structures are often a critical factor in attracting and …

Jun 23, 2024 · The “Cravath” scale, named after Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, sets the standard for associate salaries in big law. Big law refers to the largest law firms, but may also include …

6 days ago · The big law salary scale refers to the structured compensation levels for associates working at major law firms, typically in large urban areas like New York, Chicago, and Los …

Jan 29, 2025 · The most common starting salary for first-year associates at BigLaw firms is $190,000, and salaries increase via a set scale. However, it’s important to note that not all …

Jan 28, 2025 · As we reported recently there was a significant shift in associate salaries at large law firms in the United States starting with Milbank on November 2023, when they announced …

Jan 29, 2025 · Milbank kicked off the biglaw salary increases in November 2023 and the example was followed by Cravath a short time later, including law firm salary increases for midlevel and …

Dec 1, 2023 · Since we broke the news of the new $225K salary scale for associates at large law firms in the United States — a trend that was started by Milbank on Tuesday, November 7, …

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz was named the highest-paying Biglaw firm in 2023 by Vault. According to the report, the firm offered a first-year base pay of $220,000, which is $5,000 …

Mar 4, 2024 · The salary scale is more than just numbers; it provides a narrative explaining how total salaries are determined. You'll find insights into bonus announcements, which are integral …