Employment Contract Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: November 4, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle an employment contract (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 1781 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $900, representing an estimated 40% 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
$900
1781 bids reported for Employment Contract
$1,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
40% Savings with ContractsCounsel
Employment Contract bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 8595 | $680 | $900 | $620 |
| California | 1417 | $710 | $920 | $650 |
| New York | 985 | $660 | $800 | $630 |
| Florida | 852 | $660 | $950 | $580 |
| Texas | 727 | $680 | $830 | $650 |
| Illinois | 463 | $710 | $940 | $650 |
| Georgia | 333 | $660 | $850 | $600 |
| Washington | 308 | $730 | $1,000 | $600 |
| Massachusetts | 303 | $600 | $760 | $580 |
| New Jersey | 276 | $720 | $910 | $690 |
| Virginia | 272 | $680 | $830 | $650 |
| Arizona | 240 | $640 | $920 | $560 |
| Pennsylvania | 237 | $680 | $990 | $640 |
| North Carolina | 223 | $650 | $850 | $600 |
| Colorado | 156 | $760 | $960 | $700 |
| Tennessee | 146 | $650 | $860 | $570 |
| Maryland | 133 | $760 | $820 | $720 |
| Michigan | 133 | $760 | $1,030 | $540 |
| Ohio | 125 | $580 | $850 | $540 |
| Delaware | 124 | $620 | $840 | $530 |
| Oregon | 105 | $690 | $960 | $590 |
| Utah | 104 | $640 | $1,110 | $600 |
| Nevada | 83 | $670 | $880 | $600 |
| Wisconsin | 78 | $860 | $930 | $830 |
| Indiana | 73 | $700 | $910 | $630 |
| Connecticut | 67 | $810 | $860 | $760 |
| South Carolina | 61 | $700 | $810 | $660 |
| Minnesota | 60 | $580 | – | $580 |
| Oklahoma | 57 | $550 | – | $550 |
| Kansas | 46 | $790 | $840 | $780 |
| District of Columbia | 41 | $790 | $1,090 | $740 |
| Iowa | 41 | $620 | $620 | $630 |
| Wyoming | 39 | $910 | $1,220 | $500 |
| Alabama | 38 | $590 | $900 | $490 |
| Missouri | 34 | $490 | – | $490 |
| Kentucky | 32 | $720 | $830 | $500 |
| Montana | 30 | $690 | $540 | $720 |
| Alaska | 17 | $550 | $610 | $510 |
| New Hampshire | 17 | $570 | $600 | $560 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $790 | – | $790 |
| Louisiana | 16 | $550 | $670 | $450 |
| Hawaii | 15 | $650 | $1,120 | $470 |
| Rhode Island | 15 | $790 | – | $790 |
| Arkansas | 14 | $720 | $760 | $240 |
| South Dakota | 11 | $580 | – | $580 |
| New Mexico · | 8 | $650 | – | $650 |
| Nebraska · | 7 | $270 | – | $270 |
| Vermont · | 7 | $440 | – | $440 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed employment contract projects, see our employment contract drafting cost guide.
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Draft Employment Contract in New York
Bid Range
$675 - $1,499
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Connecticut
Bid Range
$599 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Florida
Bid Range
$699 - $1,300
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Managing Attorney
(10)
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$350/h
Business Attorney
(4)
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$585/h
Founding Partner ContractsCounsel Law
(68)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$500/h
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
(15)
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$500/h
Draft Employment Contract in Illinois
Bid Range
$499 - $4,995
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$499 - $1,450
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$699 - $1,900
Number of Bids
5
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Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$599 - $1,250
Number of Bids
11
Draft Employment Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$499 - $1,499
Number of Bids
10
Draft Employment Contract in Wyoming
Bid Range
$599 - $3,200
Number of Bids
12
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$499 - $1,225
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$599 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Contract in Georgia
Bid Range
$299 - $1,800
Number of Bids
8
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Draft Employment Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$499 - $1,200
Number of Bids
6
Draft Employment Contract in Oregon
Bid Range
$399 - $2,000
Number of Bids
8
Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$599 - $3,000
Number of Bids
11
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Partner/Attorney at Law
(69)
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$500/h
Associate Counsel
(84)
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$275/h
Draft Employment Contract in New Jersey
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Employment Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$695 - $2,000
Number of Bids
13
Draft Employment Contract in Florida
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
5
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Draft Employment Contract in New York
Bid Range
$399 - $2,000
Number of Bids
14
Draft Employment Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Contract in Michigan
Bid Range
$499 - $3,250
Number of Bids
12
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Attorney at Law
(39)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$390/h
Draft Employment Contract in Utah
Bid Range
$499 - $2,500
Number of Bids
8
Draft Employment Contract in Oregon
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
13
Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$595 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
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Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Employment Contract in North Carolina
Bid Range
$599 - $2,000
Number of Bids
9
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Managing Member
(1)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$500/h
Draft Employment Contract in Florida
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
14
Draft Employment Contract in Virginia
Bid Range
$300 - $1,199
Number of Bids
5
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$599 - $2,000
Number of Bids
9
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Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Contract in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$595 - $1,499
Number of Bids
7
Draft Employment Contract in Wisconsin
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Draft Employment Contract in Colorado
Bid Range
$495 - $2,499
Number of Bids
9
Draft Employment Contract in Tennessee
Bid Range
$400 - $3,000
Number of Bids
11
Draft Employment Contract in Florida
Bid Range
$700 - $7,500
Number of Bids
10
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Draft Employment Contract in Michigan
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
14
Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$700 - $1,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft Employment Contract in Kentucky
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Managing Attorney
(1)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$175/h
Founder and Managing Partner
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$415/h
Business Lawyer
(5)
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$350/h
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$750 - $1,200
Number of Bids
2
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$600 - $1,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$700 - $4,000
Number of Bids
9
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Draft Employment Contract in Illinois
Bid Range
$750 - $4,000
Number of Bids
9
Draft Employment Contract in North Carolina
Bid Range
$700 - $1,200
Number of Bids
4
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$600 - $4,000
Number of Bids
6
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Managing Partner
(6)
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$400/h
Managing Partner
(5)
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$450/h
Draft Employment Contract in New York
Bid Range
$1 - $1,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft Employment Contract in Maryland
Bid Range
$499 - $1,000
Number of Bids
5
Draft Employment Contract in California
Bid Range
$599 - $1,350
Number of Bids
10
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Draft Employment Contract in Washington
Bid Range
$249 - $1,000
Number of Bids
11
Draft Employment Contract in Oregon
Bid Range
$750 - $1,000
Number of Bids
3
Draft Employment Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$750 - $750
Number of Bids
1
Lawyers that help with Employment Contracts
Legal Consultant
(12)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$250/h
In House Counsel
(5)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Employment Contract
$100/h