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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Counsel make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$157,529 / yrTotal Pay
$138,851 / yrBase Pay
$18,677 / yrAdditional Pay
$157,529
/ yr$89K$379K
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The estimated total pay for a Counsel is $157,529 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $138,851 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $18,677 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What are some related job titles for Counsel?
Some related job titles are Attorney Salaries with median pay of $111,231, Attorney (In-house Counsel) Salaries with median pay of $126,542, Lawyer Salaries with median pay of $115,724, Senior Counsel Salaries with median pay of $174,108.
What are total pay estimates for a Counsel at different companies?
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$175,576
/ yr
$194,637
/ yr
$147,562
/ yr
$155,185
/ yr
$125,331
/ yr
$194,411
/ yr
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$192,435
/ yr
$146,714
/ yr
$151,967
/ yr
$148,187
/ yr
$178,952
/ yr
$203,438
/ yr
$167,409
/ yr
$149,978
/ yr
$143,092
/ yr
$169,715
/ yr
$156,826
/ yr
$149,598
/ yr
$150,129
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Counsel Salaries
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What is the pay outlook for Legal?
The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.
Recent counsel Salaries
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Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Basic Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date of Time
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$120,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 10-14 years
$120,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
10-14 years
Yesterday
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 10-14 years
$150,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
10-14 years
Yesterday
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 4-6 years
$125,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
4-6 years
Yesterday
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 10-14 years
$185,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
10-14 years
Yesterday
Corporate Counsel
United States of America
| 10-14 years
$150,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
10-14 years
Yesterday
In-House Counsel
United States of America
| 7-9 years
$185,000
/yr
$150K | $35K
SubmittedYesterday
7-9 years
Yesterday
Legal Counsel
United States of America
| 4-6 years
$100,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
4-6 years
Yesterday
General Counsel
United States of America
| 10-14 years
$280,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
10-14 years
Yesterday
Counsel pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Counsel is $138,851 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Counsel salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1558 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Counsel employees.
The highest salary for a Counsel in United States is $221,233 per year.
The lowest salary for a Counsel in United States is $87,147 per year.
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