Employment Handbook pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: November 6, 2026
Lawyers on ContractsCounsel typically bid $1,300 to handle an employment handbook, based on 389 flat-fee bids submitted through the marketplace. Drafting bids average $1,280 and review bids average $1,300.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
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$1,300
389 bids reported for Employment Handbook
$2,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
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Employment Handbook bids by service type
Drafting an employment handbook
$1,280avg bid
Bids to draft an employment handbook average $1,280, based on 90 bids.
Bids
90
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Review an employment handbook
$1,300avg bid
Bids to review an employment handbook average $1,300, based on 299 bids.
Bids
299
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Employment Handbook bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 389 | $1,300 | $1,280 | $1,300 |
| California | 110 | $1,370 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| Texas | 70 | $1,450 | $1,090 | $1,550 |
| Colorado | 27 | $1,440 | $2,750 | $1,140 |
| New York | 25 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $740 |
| Virginia | 22 | $1,200 | – | $1,200 |
| Georgia | 18 | $1,330 | – | $1,330 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $960 | – | $960 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $970 | $1,130 | $930 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $1,040 | – | $1,040 |
| Delaware | 10 | $1,100 | – | $1,100 |
| Florida | 10 | $730 | $920 | $530 |
| Ohio · | 9 | $1,030 | $880 | $1,340 |
| Arizona · | 8 | $1,210 | – | $1,210 |
| North Carolina · | 8 | $2,140 | – | $2,140 |
| Vermont · | 7 | $1,330 | – | $1,330 |
| Illinois · | 6 | $1,270 | – | $1,270 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed employment handbook projects, see our employment handbook cost guide.
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Draft Employment Handbook in New York
Bid Range
$599 - $4,000
Number of Bids
13
Draft Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$499 - $3,000
Number of Bids
9
Draft Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$550 - $2,000
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Managing Attorney
(10)
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$350/h
Business Attorney
(4)
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$585/h
Founding Partner ContractsCounsel Law
(68)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$500/h
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
(15)
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$500/h
Draft Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$700 - $2,495
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Handbook in Ohio
Bid Range
$350 - $1,299
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$100 - $1,500
Number of Bids
7
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Draft Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$90 - $1,299
Number of Bids
2
Draft Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$750 - $1,299
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Handbook in Florida
Bid Range
$0.01 - $1,299
Number of Bids
3
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Draft Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$1,250 - $1,299
Number of Bids
2
Draft Employment Handbook in Florida
Bid Range
$999 - $1,299
Number of Bids
2
Draft Employment Handbook in Nevada
Bid Range
$200 - $850
Number of Bids
4
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Review Employment Handbook in Colorado
Bid Range
$695 - $1,400
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
28
Review Employment Handbook in New Jersey
Bid Range
$399 - $1,700
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
35
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$1,100 - $7,500
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
77
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Partner/Attorney at Law
(69)
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$500/h
Associate Counsel
(84)
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$275/h
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$825 - $2,599
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
50
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$700 - $1,999
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
63
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$699 - $4,599
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
65
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Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$795 - $3,500
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
29
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $6,599
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
80
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
Page Count
26
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Attorney at Law
(39)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$390/h
Review Employment Handbook in Illinois
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
72
Review Employment Handbook in Virginia
Bid Range
$599 - $2,250
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
28
Review Employment Handbook in North Carolina
Bid Range
$700 - $5,799
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
53
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Review Employment Handbook in District of Columbia
Bid Range
$499 - $3,500
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
0
Review Employment Handbook in Delaware
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
30
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $3,500
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
75
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Managing Member
(1)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$500/h
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
50
Review Employment Handbook in Vermont
Bid Range
$575 - $2,650
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
49
Review Employment Handbook in Georgia
Bid Range
$650 - $4,000
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
40
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Review Employment Handbook in Colorado
Bid Range
$499 - $3,750
Number of Bids
12
Page Count
25
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $4,000
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
40
Review Employment Handbook in Kentucky
Bid Range
$700 - $3,000
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
94
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Review Employment Handbook in Virginia
Bid Range
$650 - $2,400
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
16
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$299 - $5,000
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
19
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$250 - $400
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
15
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Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$325 - $2,850
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
32
Review Employment Handbook in District of Columbia
Bid Range
$350 - $1,000
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
50
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$650 - $650
Number of Bids
1
Page Count
51
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Managing Attorney
(1)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$175/h
Founder and Managing Partner
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$415/h
Business Lawyer
(5)
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$350/h
Review Employment Handbook in Texas
Bid Range
$325 - $2,500
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
32
Review Employment Handbook in Ohio
Bid Range
$995 - $1,999
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
130
Review Employment Handbook in Arizona
Bid Range
$400 - $2,275
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
40
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Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$799 - $1,499
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
45
Review Employment Handbook in Georgia
Bid Range
$700 - $999
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
45
Review Employment Handbook in New York
Bid Range
$400 - $1,750
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
25
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Managing Partner
(6)
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$400/h
Managing Partner
(5)
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$450/h
Review Employment Handbook in Florida
Bid Range
$300 - $750
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
17
Review Employment Handbook in Georgia
Bid Range
$249 - $249
Number of Bids
1
Page Count
17
Review Employment Handbook in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$700 - $1,200
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
200
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Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$750 - $2,500
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
62
Review Employment Handbook in California
Bid Range
$850 - $1,199
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
45
Review Employment Handbook in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$600 - $1,150
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
25
Lawyers that help with Employment Handbooks
Legal Consultant
(12)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$250/h
In House Counsel
(5)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Handbook
$100/h