As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Counsel in India is ₹ 53,61,812, with an hourly rate of ₹ 2,578, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 48,42,446 to ₹ 63,69,343, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 48,42,446
50TH(Median)   ₹ 53,61,812
75TH   ₹ 63,69,343
General Counsel Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile General Counsel Salary ₹ 48,42,446 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile General Counsel Salary ₹ 53,61,812 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile General Counsel Salary ₹ 63,69,343 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a General Counsel Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified General Counsel salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a General Counsel is about ₹ 53,61,812 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 2,578, a monthly salary of about ₹ 4,46,818, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 1,03,112. Click the switch button below to see more details about General Counsel hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do General Counsels Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A General Counsel's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 1,44,051 - ₹ 1,50,011, while Intermediate make ₹ 1,44,883 - ₹ 1,50,704, Senior earn ₹ 1,46,130 - ₹ 1,51,674, Specialist earn ₹ 1,47,655 - ₹ 1,53,060, Expert can reach ₹ 1,49,179 - ₹ 1,54,785 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level General Counsel ₹ 1,48,071
Intermediate Level General Counsel ₹ 1,48,902
Senior Level General Counsel ₹ 1,50,011
Specialist Level General Counsel ₹ 1,51,397
Expert Level General Counsel ₹ 1,52,783
₹ 1,48,071 0 yr
₹ 1,48,902 < 2 yrs
₹ 1,50,011 2-4 yrs
₹ 1,51,397 5-8 yrs
₹ 1,52,783 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for General Counsel?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for General Counsel are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 58,10,818 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 50,07,995, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 48,68,756 annually.

Which Job Pays More: General Clerk I or General Counsel?

As of April 22, 2025 , a General Clerk I makes less than a General Counsel. A General Clerk I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 2,80,251. And a General Counsel earns an average annual salary of ₹ 53,61,812.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
General Clerk I
₹ 1,87,936
₹ 3,85,681
General Clerk II
₹ 2,28,788
₹ 4,84,030
General Clerk III
₹ 3,69,065
₹ 8,00,554
Entry General Clerk
₹ 1,88,938
₹ 3,87,737
General Accountant, Entry
₹ 3,90,102
₹ 7,01,870

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