How much does a Legal Advisor make?
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$200K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Legal Advisor is $200,284 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $129,821 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 $70,464 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $150K-$275K/yr?
What are total pay estimates for a Legal Advisor at different companies?
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$103,181
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$110,709
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$115,401
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$107,078
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$107,391
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$110,600
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$109,163
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$119,216
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$136,253
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Legal Advisor Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Legal Advisor in United States
The top paying industry for a Legal Advisor in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $112,204.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$112,204
0% Lower than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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 Salaries Shared
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Legal Advisor pay FAQ
The average salary for a Legal Advisor is $200,284 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 82 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Legal Advisor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Legal Advisor in United States is $275,499 per year.
The lowest salary for a Legal Advisor in United States is $150,213 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Legal Advisor or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Legal Advisor.
Although competition is high as the number of law school graduates exceeds the number of open positions each recruiting cycle, pay for those who secure positions as legal advisors is strong. They typically face tight deadlines, long hours, and significant barriers to entry. Prospective legal advisors must hold a Juris Doctorate degree and pass their state’s bar exam. Legal advisors function as corporate in-house counsel so they are usually paid a standard salary.
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