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Corporate Counsel III Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Counsel III in the United States is $164,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $243,801
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,000 to $206,200
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,330
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Corporate Counsel III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $206,200 $17,183 $3,965 $99
Average $164,900 $13,742 $3,171 $79
25th Percentile $140,000 $11,667 $2,692 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Counsel III Salaries

A Corporate Counsel III'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 III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corporate Counsel III'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): $153,751
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $155,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,325
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,297
  • Expert (over 8 years): $186,475
Levels Salary
Entry Level Corporate Counsel III$153,751
Intermediate Level Corporate Counsel III$155,609
Senior Level Corporate Counsel III$159,325
Specialist Level Corporate Counsel III$172,297
Expert Level Corporate Counsel III$186,475
$153,751 0 yr
$155,609 < 2 yrs
$159,325 2-4 yrs
$172,297 5-8 yrs
$186,475 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Corporate Counsel IIIs

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: $207,900
  • San Francisco: $205,900
  • Oakland: $201,300

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

Understanding how a Corporate Counsel III'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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$140,000
Average $164,900/year
$206,200
$11,667
Average $13,742/month
$17,183
$2,692
Average $3,171/week
$3,965
$67
Average $79/hour
$99
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $206,200 $17,183 $3,965 $99
Average $164,900 $13,742 $3,171 $79
25th Percentile $140,000 $11,667 $2,692 $67

Corporate Counsel III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Corporate Counsel III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Corporate Counsel IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $177,800 - a projected growth of 8% over your current level.

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