This biennial survey collects information that is the basis for the only comprehensive benchmarking resource on salaries, job duties, and other topics related to U.S.-based legal career professionals. This report is only possible with broad participation from professionals like you.
Because this survey collects individual job responsibility and salary data, we encourage every NALP member working at a U.S. employer organization to complete the survey. Please also share the survey link with colleagues in similar roles at your organization, even if they are not NALP members.
The survey is available online through Friday, May 8, 2026. A PDF version of the survey is available on the survey homepage to help you compile your information, but all responses must be submitted via the online survey. A separate survey for Canadian legal career professionals will be administered later this spring/early summer.
As a thank you for your participation, you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win one of five prize packages from the NALP merchandise store!
Survey Link: www.nalpmembersalarysurvey.com
For reference, the 2024 report is available for NALP-member access at: www.nalp.org/membersalarysurveys.
Questions about the survey? Please contact Maureen Martin at mmartin@industryinsights.com or 380-215-1115 and reference the 2026 Survey of Legal Career Professionals.
The survey is administered by Industry Insights, Inc., an independent research and analytics firm with nearly 50 years of experience conducting confidential compensation studies, financial surveys, and market research for associations across North America. The firm specializes in developing objective benchmarks that help organizations evaluate compensation practices, understand industry trends, and make informed decisions. All data submitted are treated as strictly confidential and reported only in aggregate form, ensuring that no individual and/or organization can be identified. Through a secure and proven process, Industry Insights delivers reliable, real-world insights to support stronger decision-making across the industry.
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Danielle Taylor
Director of Research and Chief Data Strategist
NALP
Washington DC
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