▼4%
AU$236,454
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
10%
A$128k
MEDIAN
A$236k
90%
A$306k
The average salary for a General Counsel & Secretary is AU$236,454 in 2025
Base Salary
AU$128k - AU$306k
Bonus
AU$5k - AU$102k
Profit Sharing
AU$0 - AU$49k
Total Pay
AU$132k - AU$483k
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Common Health Benefits for a General Counsel & Secretary
Medical
7%
Dental
7%
Vision
7%
None
93%
Gender Breakdown for General Counsel & Secretaries
Female
62.5%
Male
37.5%
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FAQs About General Counsel & Secretaries
What is the highest pay for General Counsel & Secretaries?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a General Counsel & Secretary is A$306k / year
What is the lowest pay for General Counsel & Secretaries?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a General Counsel & Secretary is A$128k / year
How can General Counsel & Secretaries increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a General Counsel & Secretary is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a General Counsel & Secretary that oversees more junior General Counsel & Secretaries, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.