Legal Advisor Salary in the United States

Legal Advisor Salary

How much does a Legal Advisor make in the United States? The average Legal Advisor salary in the United States is $226,200 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $195,049 and $259,719. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $166,688 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $195,049 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $226,200 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $259,719 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $290,237 US May 28, 2024
25% $195,049 10% $166,688 90% $290,237 75% $259,719 $226,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Operational Risk Analyst II (Legal Orders)

Navy Federal Credit Union - Winchester, VA

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Navy Federal Credit Union - Vienna, VA

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Advisor in the United States. The base salary for Legal Advisor ranges from $195,049 to $259,719 with the average base salary of $226,200. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $203,920 to $282,172 with the average total cash compensation of $237,533.

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