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Assistant Legal Counsel

Average Assistant Legal Counsel Salary

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$133,720
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$79k
MEDIAN
$134k
90%
$202k

The average salary for an Assistant Legal Counsel is $133,720 in 2025

Base Salary
$79k - $202k
Bonus
$5k - $44k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $45k
Commission
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$80k - $232k
Based on 1,816 salary profiles (last updated Dec 07 2022)
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3.7 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Assistant Legal Counsel

Medical
92%
Dental
84%
Vision
77%
None
8%

Gender Breakdown for Assistant Legal Counsels

Female
57.4%
Male
41.5%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 744 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Assistant Legal Counsels

What is the highest pay for Assistant Legal Counsels?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Assistant Legal Counsel is $202k / year

What is the lowest pay for Assistant Legal Counsels?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Assistant Legal Counsel is $79k / year

How can Assistant Legal Counsels increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Assistant Legal Counsel 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 an Assistant Legal Counsel that oversees more junior Assistant Legal Counsels, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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