How much does a partner make?

The average partner salary in the United States is $76,119. Partner salaries typically range between $31,000 and $182,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for partners is $36.6 per hour. Partner salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Partners earn the highest average salary in New York.

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Q: What state pays Partners the most?

New York pays Partners the most in the United States, with an average salary of $112,301 per year, or $53.99 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a partner?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a partner if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $103,640 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Partner?

A good starting salary for a partner is $57,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a partner in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for partners is $121,978, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a partner can vary by state.

Q: How much do Big 4 partners get paid?

Big 4 partners get paid $450,000 a year, on average. The Big Four are the top four accounting firms known for paying their staff high salaries (i.e., PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), and Deloitte).

Q: How much do partners make a year?

Partners make between $200,000 to $10 million a year. One reason for this huge variation in pay for partners is based on the size of the firm, the type of firm, and the level of seniority within the partnership.

Q: How much does a partner at a top law firm make?

A partner at a top law firm makes between $850,000 to $5 million a year. Partners in the nation's top 200 law firms, for instance, earned an average of $1.054 million, according to the survey by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Q: How much does an average law partner make?

An average law partner makes between $118,000 to 1 million a year. One reason for this huge variation in pay for partners is based on the size of the firm, the type of firm, and the level of seniority within the partnership. Factors such as location, years of experience, and firm size impact where a law partner will fall along this pay scale.

Average partner salary

$76,119

$36.6 hourly rate

Entry-level partner salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Partner Salaries

As of October 2025, the average annual salary for a Partner is $76,119. This figure can fluctuate significantly depending on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For example, partners in larger metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries compared to those in smaller markets.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience plays a vital role in determining salary. Entry-level partners may start at lower salaries, while those with extensive experience can command significantly higher pay. Understanding these dynamics can help you navigate your career path effectively.

Highest Paying States for Partners

States such as California, New York, and Texas tend to offer the highest salaries for partners, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in these regions. If you are considering a career as a partner, researching the salary landscape in these states can provide valuable insights.

Job Opportunities

In addition to traditional sectors, partners are needed in various industries, including finance, law, and consulting. Each field offers unique opportunities and compensation structures. Explore job listings to find roles that align with your skills and career goals.

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Partner salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level partner	$56,500	$27.17
Mid-level partner	$60,400	$29.02
Senior-level partner	$137,000	$66.01

Partner salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for a partner typically falls between $57,289 and $267,284.

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Average partner salary by state

The highest-paying states for partners are New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. The lowest average partner salary states are Florida, Kansas, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for partners

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$112,301	$53.99
2	Vermont	$101,267	$48.69
3	New Jersey	$103,339	$49.68
4	District of Columbia	$103,640	$49.83
5	Massachusetts	$97,368	$46.81
6	New Hampshire	$96,823	$46.55
7	Rhode Island	$92,909	$44.67
8	Virginia	$96,547	$46.42
9	Maine	$88,142	$42.38
10	Pennsylvania	$91,718	$44.10
11	Connecticut	$94,097	$45.24
12	California	$82,465	$39.65
13	Washington	$79,366	$38.16
14	Illinois	$76,439	$36.75
15	North Dakota	$78,757	$37.86
16	Delaware	$90,663	$43.59
17	Michigan	$82,101	$39.47
18	Maryland	$83,358	$40.08
19	Nevada	$70,291	$33.79
20	Alaska	$81,800	$39.33
21	Ohio	$71,298	$34.28
22	North Carolina	$64,760	$31.13
23	Oregon	$65,562	$31.52
24	Minnesota	$66,548	$31.99
25	West Virginia	$70,996	$34.13
26	Wisconsin	$65,952	$31.71
27	Indiana	$64,466	$30.99
28	Georgia	$63,311	$30.44
29	Kentucky	$63,528	$30.54
30	Montana	$61,221	$29.43
31	South Dakota	$64,347	$30.94
32	Idaho	$58,588	$28.17
33	Arizona	$59,204	$28.46
34	Wyoming	$60,751	$29.21
35	New Mexico	$59,780	$28.74
36	South Carolina	$61,468	$29.55
37	Texas	$56,925	$27.37
38	Iowa	$59,863	$28.78
39	Utah	$55,500	$26.68
40	Tennessee	$57,381	$27.59
41	Arkansas	$54,314	$26.11
42	Nebraska	$56,718	$27.27
43	Missouri	$57,070	$27.44
44	Kansas	$55,255	$26.56
45	Mississippi	$58,567	$28.16
46	Louisiana	$56,251	$27.04
47	Alabama	$56,945	$27.38
48	Florida	$55,267	$26.57
49	Colorado	$52,975	$25.47
50	Hawaii	$42,719	$20.54
51	Oklahoma	$54,049	$25.99

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Highest paying cities for partners

The highest-paying cities for partners are New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$120,300	$57.84
2	Washington, DC	$108,475	$52.15
3	Boston, MA	$101,189	$48.65
4	Richmond, VA	$98,538	$47.37
5	Providence, RI	$95,432	$45.88
6	Philadelphia, PA	$95,373	$45.85
7	San Francisco, CA	$92,408	$44.43
8	Portland, ME	$91,357	$43.92
9	Baltimore, MD	$84,975	$40.85
10	Seattle, WA	$81,202	$39.04
11	Chicago, IL	$77,722	$37.37
12	Reno, NV	$74,673	$35.90
13	Columbus, OH	$69,506	$33.42
14	Raleigh, NC	$66,913	$32.17
15	Austin, MN	$65,371	$31.43
16	Portland, OR	$65,166	$31.33
17	Madison, WI	$63,845	$30.69
18	Indianapolis, IN	$63,655	$30.60
19	Atlanta, GA	$63,061	$30.32
20	Washington, UT	$61,151	$29.40

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Partner salary details

A partner's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $182,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average partner salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a partner's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$182,000	$15,167	$88
75th Percentile	$120,000	$10,000	$58
Average	$76,119	$6,343	$37
25th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying partner jobs

The highest paying types of partners are marketing vice president, senior director, and managing partner.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Merchandising Manager	$86,346	$7,195	$41.51	268,577
Business Development Director	$117,784	$9,815	$56.63	153,601
Business Development Manager	$100,769	$8,397	$48.45	215,309
Social Media Manager	$70,287	$5,857	$33.79	105,475
Development Manager	$110,678	$9,223	$53.21	111,137
Sales And Marketing Manager	$81,953	$6,829	$39.40	151,042

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Which companies pay partners the most?

Partner salaries at Sidley Austin and Mayer Brown are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average partner salary at companies like Davis Polk & Wardwell and Kirkland & Ellis are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Sidley Austin	$323,006	$155.29
2	Mayer Brown	$310,820	$149.43
3	Davis Polk & Wardwell	$307,338	$147.76
4	Kirkland & Ellis	$306,528	$147.37
5	Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith	$291,882	$140.33
6	McKinsey & Company Inc	$291,132	$139.97
7	A.T. Kearney	$286,614	$137.80
8	Control Risks	$285,474	$137.25
9	Latham & Watkins	$283,758	$136.42
10	Oliver Wyman	$278,301	$133.80
11	PA Consulting	$275,982	$132.68
12	IBM	$275,608	$132.50
13	Hughes Hubbard & Reed	$267,821	$128.76
14	Capco	$267,617	$128.66
15	Boston Consulting Group	$256,234	$123.19
16	Capgemini	$255,097	$122.64
17	DLA Piper	$253,665	$121.95
18	Bain & Company	$252,859	$121.57
19	Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman	$251,078	$120.71
20	Roku	$248,907	$119.67

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Partner salary trends

The average partner salary has risen by $14,006 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average partner earned $62,113 annually, but today, they earn $76,119 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for partners over the last decade.

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Average partner salary over time

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Partner salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$76,100	$36.60	+3.7%
2024	$73,300	$35.23	+1.9%
2023	$71,900	$34.57	+1.5%
2022	$70,800	$34.04	+0.8%
2021	$70,200	$33.77	+1.9%

Recently added partner salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Centerstone	Trauma Parenting Partner	Bradenton, FL	06/30/2025	$34,436
Genentech	Finance Enterprise Partner	Philadelphia, PA	06/30/2025	$136,400
Erm	Partner, Supply Chain Sustainability and Strategy	Philadelphia, PA	06/30/2025	$150,000
Erm	Partner, Technical and Infrastructure Due Diligence	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$150,000
Tmx	Compensation Partner	Kane, PA	06/30/2025	$95,000
University of Arkansas	Parking Services Partner (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)	Fayetteville, NC	06/30/2025	$40,000
Fiscal Note	Global People Partner	Washington, MN	06/30/2025	$95,000
Access: Supports for Living	Partners In Recovery Practitioner)	Middletown, NY	06/29/2025	$41,740
Advocates	Family Partner	Framingham, MA	06/29/2025	$41,740
Astellas Pharma	Partner, US Field Force Deployment and SFE	Northbrook, IL	06/29/2025	$131,300