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Corporate Counsel II Salary in the United States

How much does a Corporate Counsel II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Counsel II in the United States is $145,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Corporate Counsel II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $195,745
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,700 to $171,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,778
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Corporate Counsel II Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $171,800 $14,317 $3,304 $83
Average $145,500 $12,125 $2,798 $70
25th Percentile $135,700 $11,308 $2,610 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Counsel II Salaries

A Corporate Counsel II'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 Corporate Counsel II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corporate Counsel II'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): $142,282
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,575
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,463
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,454
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,239
Levels Salary
Entry Level Corporate Counsel II$142,282
Intermediate Level Corporate Counsel II$142,575
Senior Level Corporate Counsel II$147,463
Specialist Level Corporate Counsel II$158,454
Expert Level Corporate Counsel II$159,239
$142,282 0 yr
$142,575 < 2 yrs
$147,463 2-4 yrs
$158,454 5-8 yrs
$159,239 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Corporate Counsel IIs

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:

  • San Jose: $183,600
  • San Francisco: $181,800
  • Oakland: $177,700

Corporate Counsel II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate Counsel II'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.

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$135,700
Average $145,500/year
$171,800
$11,308
Average $12,125/month
$14,317
$2,610
Average $2,798/week
$3,304
$65
Average $70/hour
$83
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $171,800 $14,317 $3,304 $83
Average $145,500 $12,125 $2,798 $70
25th Percentile $135,700 $11,308 $2,610 $65

Corporate Counsel II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Corporate Counsel II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Corporate Counsel III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $164,900 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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