What are the main factors that influence a Chief Legal Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Chief Legal Executive's salary?

A Chief Legal Executive's salary grows with experience: starting around $444,421 for beginners, reaching about $452,081 at mid-level, and approach $466,855 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Legal Executive?

Chief Legal Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Legal Executive roles are District of Columbia $510,400, California $508,500, Massachusetts $501,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Legal Executive roles make?

Salaries for Chief Legal Executive level roles vary by specialization: Chief Executive Officer: $813,177; Chief Legal Officer: $460,944; Head of Legal Operations: $460,934; Chief Subsidiary Executive: $436,100; Chief Actuarial Executive: $398,000.

Chief Legal Executive Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chief Legal Executive make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Legal Executive in Delaware is $466,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $224.

However, a Chief Legal Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $559,075
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $430,200 to $515,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $396,878

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Chief Legal Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$515,100	$42,925	$9,906	$248
Average	$466,800	$38,900	$8,977	$224
25th Percentile	$430,200	$35,850	$8,273	$207

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Legal Executive Salaries

A Chief Legal Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Legal Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Legal Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $444,421
Early Career (1-2 years): $447,704
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $452,081
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $458,647
Expert (over 8 years): $466,855

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chief Legal Executive	$444,421
Intermediate Level Chief Legal Executive	$447,704
Senior Level Chief Legal Executive	$452,081
Specialist Level Chief Legal Executive	$458,647
Expert Level Chief Legal Executive	$466,855

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How Do Chief Legal Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Legal Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $510,400.
California: $508,500.
Massachusetts: $501,700.

District of Columbia $510,400 California $508,500 Massachusetts $501,700 Washington $499,900 New Jersey $499,700 Alaska $499,000 Connecticut $492,700 New York $490,100

Hawaii $481,800 Rhode Island $478,000 Maryland $475,300 Minnesota $471,700 Colorado $470,400 Illinois $469,900 Oregon $468,100 Delaware $466,800

New Hampshire $466,000 Virginia $464,200 Pennsylvania $458,900 Nevada $456,200 North Dakota $455,400 Michigan $454,000 Wisconsin $453,500 Vermont $452,500

Texas $449,700 Maine $449,500 Arizona $449,200 Ohio $448,900 Georgia $444,600 Indiana $442,500 Wyoming $442,100 Utah $441,400

Iowa $441,200 Kansas $439,000 Louisiana $438,300 North Carolina $438,100 Missouri $438,000 Florida $436,200 Montana $435,200 Nebraska $434,300

Kentucky $433,800 South Carolina $432,000 Tennessee $430,800 Idaho $430,300 New Mexico $427,000 Oklahoma $426,200 Alabama $423,500 South Dakota $419,000

Arkansas $416,500 West Virginia $415,100 Mississippi $411,100

Top Paying Cities for Chief Legal Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $483,200
Little Creek: $478,700
Magnolia: $480,700

Lincoln, DE $483,200 Little Creek, DE $478,700 Magnolia, DE $480,700 Milford, DE $483,200 Marydel, DE $476,900 Millsboro, DE $483,200 Millville, DE $486,400 Milton, DE $483,200

Nassau, DE $483,200 Ocean View, DE $486,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $486,400 Seaford, DE $478,100 Selbyville, DE $486,400 Smyrna, DE $476,300 Viola, DE $480,700 Woodside, DE $479,300

Bear, DE $472,800 Newark, DE $473,000 Claymont, DE $473,400 Delaware City, DE $473,000 Hockessin, DE $473,400 Kirkwood, DE $473,000 Middletown, DE $475,400 Montchanin, DE $473,400

New Castle, DE $473,400 Odessa, DE $476,000 Port Penn, DE $471,700 Rockland, DE $473,400 Saint Georges, DE $473,000 Townsend, DE $475,300 Winterthur, DE $473,400 Lewes, DE $483,200

Wilmington, DE $473,400 Dover, DE $478,500 Dover Afb, DE $479,600 Bethany Beach, DE $486,400 Bethel, DE $478,100 Bridgeville, DE $483,200 Camden Wyoming, DE $479,000 Cheswold, DE $477,400

Clayton, DE $476,200 Dagsboro, DE $486,400 Delmar, DE $478,100 Ellendale, DE $483,200 Felton, DE $483,200 Fenwick Island, DE $486,400 Frankford, DE $486,400 Frederica, DE $483,200

Georgetown, DE $483,200 Greenwood, DE $483,200 Harbeson, DE $483,200 Harrington, DE $483,200 Hartly, DE $475,900 Houston, DE $483,200 Kenton, DE $476,200 Laurel, DE $478,100

Yorklyn, DE $473,400

Chief Legal Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Legal Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$430,200

Average $466,800/year

$515,100

$35,850

Average $38,900/month

$42,925

$8,273

Average $8,977/week

$9,906

$207

Average $224/hour

$248

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$515,100	$42,925	$9,906	$248
Average	$466,800	$38,900	$8,977	$224
25th Percentile	$430,200	$35,850	$8,273	$207

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