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General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Average Mid-Career General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer with Legal Compliance Skills Salary

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$199,194
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$112k
MEDIAN
$199k
75%
$216k

The average salary for a General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer is $199,194 in 2025

Base Salary
$112k - $216k
Bonus
$8k - $23k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$118k - $232k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 10 2018)
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Common Health Benefits for a General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Medical
83%
Dental
67%
Vision
17%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officers

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer 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 & Chief Compliance Officer that oversees more junior General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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