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General Counsel & Secretary

Average Experienced General Counsel & Secretary with Corporate Governance Skills Salary

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$142,431
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$137k
MEDIAN
$142k
75%
$197k

The average salary for a General Counsel & Secretary is $142,431 in 2025

Base Salary
$137k - $197k
Bonus
$35k - $85k
Total Pay
$142k - $229k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 28 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a General Counsel & Secretary

Medical
86%
Dental
86%
Vision
71%
None
14%

Gender Breakdown for General Counsel & Secretaries

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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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.

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