Employment Agreement Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle an employment agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 25 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,430, representing an estimated 43% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
ContractsCounsel Avg Bid
$1,430
Employment Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 381 | $930 | $1,430 | $890 |
| California | 45 | $830 | $1,600 | $770 |
| Texas | 45 | $1,110 | $2,230 | $900 |
| New York | 37 | $860 | – | $860 |
| New Jersey | 32 | $840 | – | $840 |
| Florida | 29 | $770 | $1,080 | $690 |
| Illinois | 29 | $1,580 | – | $1,580 |
| Washington | 26 | $790 | $1,120 | $750 |
| Maryland | 20 | $1,290 | – | $1,290 |
| Ohio | 18 | $840 | – | $840 |
| Virginia | 17 | $810 | – | $810 |
| Georgia | 13 | $830 | – | $830 |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $680 | – | $680 |
| Louisiana · | 9 | $860 | – | $860 |
| Tennessee · | 9 | $850 | – | $850 |
| New Mexico · | 7 | $550 | – | $550 |
| North Carolina · | 7 | $500 | – | $500 |
| Oregon · | 7 | $940 | – | $940 |
| South Carolina · | 6 | $590 | – | $590 |
Draft Employment Agreement in Michigan
$300 - $499
2
Draft Employment Agreement in Washington
$599 - $2,000
3
Draft Employment Agreement in Florida
$499 - $2,000
5
Lawyers that help with Employment Agreements
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Employment Agreement in Connecticut
$750 - $2,000
4
Draft Employment Agreement in Texas
$700 - $5,000
7
Draft Employment Agreement in California
$800 - $2,500
3
Lawyers that help with Employment Agreements
Healthcare Law and Employment Expert
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Employment Agreement in Florida
$1,000 - $1,000