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ACLU pays a median of $168K ($128K–$212K) across 42 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $168K · Based on 42 public ACLU job postings · Updated July 1, 2026
This ACLU salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary only (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
5% of ACLU's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Project Management (3) · Litigation (2) · Reconciliation (2) · Azure (2) · GAAP (1) · Forecasting (1) · Auditing (1) · Tax Preparation (1) · Payroll (1) · ERP (1).
Commonly listed: dental (41) · vision (41) · 401k (41) · parental (41) · mental-health (1).
ACLU is Seed stage · 251–500 employees · founded 1920 · HQ New York, New York. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 8 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 1 that do, Master's is most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 100% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: salaried, hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
ACLU has 42 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 42 public job postings with disclosed pay. 18 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (42 in the last 90).
Compare ACLU's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs ACLU | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher | $135K | ↓ -19% | — |
| Fenwick & West | $158K | ↓ -6% | — |
| Clifford Chance | $348K | ↑ +107% | Series D |
| Harvey | $232K | ↑ +39% | Series G |
| Blackstone Group | $159K | ↓ -5% | Public |
| Berkeley Research Group | $143K | ↓ -15% | Venture-backed |
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What does ACLU pay?
The median pay is $168K, with a typical range of $128K–$212K, based on 42 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at ACLU?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Deputy Legal Director/ Director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality, at $393K base.
Which team pays the most at ACLU?
The legal team, at a $212K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 42 public ACLU job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.
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