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Senior General Counsel

Average Senior General Counsel Salary

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$167,220
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$101k
MEDIAN
$167k
90%
$246k

The average salary for a Senior General Counsel is $167,220 in 2025

Base Salary
$101k - $246k
Bonus
$5k - $64k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $50k
Commission
$0 - $25k
Total Pay
$103k - $290k
Based on 2,273 salary profiles (last updated Jan 05 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior General Counsel

Medical
88%
Dental
80%
Vision
72%
None
11%

Gender Breakdown for Senior General Counsels

Male
50.8%
Female
48.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 1,284 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior General Counsels

What is the highest pay for Senior General Counsels?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior General Counsel is $246k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior General Counsels?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior General Counsel is $101k / year

How can Senior General Counsels increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior General 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 a Senior General Counsel that oversees more junior Senior General Counsels, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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