Salary Increases for Lawyers in 2016?

Robert Half Legal's 2016 Salary Guide predicts modest salary growth for lawyers and legal staff in 2016. Remember this is only salary; it doesn't reflect the value of bonuses, incentives, benefits, and other types of compensation. For attorneys in law firms, the projected growth is 2.2% to 4.7%, depending upon attorney seniority and law firm size. 

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For attorneys in corporate legal departments, the projected growth is 2.2% to 3.7%, depending upon attorney seniority and company size. 

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The Salary Guide gives instructions for calculating salaries in local markets around the U.S. It also provides similar data for legal staff, as well as for lawyers and legal staff in Canada.