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Corporate Legal Director

Average Corporate Legal Director with Commercial Skills Salary

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$169,500
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$116k
MEDIAN
$170k
90%
$248k

The average salary for a Corporate Legal Director is $169,500 in 2025

Base Salary
$116k - $248k
Bonus
$20k - $40k
Total Pay
$116k - $298k
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated Feb 02 2020)
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Common Health Benefits for a Corporate Legal Director

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Corporate Legal Directors

Female
71.4%
Male
28.6%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Corporate Legal Directors

What is the highest pay for Corporate Legal Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Corporate Legal Director is $248k / year

What is the lowest pay for Corporate Legal Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Corporate Legal Director is $116k / year

How can Corporate Legal Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Corporate Legal Director 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 Corporate Legal Director that oversees more junior Corporate Legal Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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