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Counsel III Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Counsel III in the United States is $187,653 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $90.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $227,027
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $173,353 to $208,263
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $160,334
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Counsel III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $208,263 $17,355 $4,005 $100
Average $187,653 $15,638 $3,609 $90
25th Percentile $173,353 $14,446 $3,334 $83
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Key Factors That Influence Counsel III Salaries

A 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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Counsel Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

  • Lawyer I (0-2 years): $100,050
  • Lawyer II (2-4 years): $132,822
  • Counsel III (4-7 years): $187,635
  • Lawyer IV (7+ years): $213,634
  • Lawyer V (7-10 years): $253,541
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Lawyer I0-2 years$100,050
Lawyer II2-4 years$132,822
Counsel III4-7 years$187,635
Lawyer IV7+ years$213,634
Lawyer V7-10 years$253,541
$100,050 Lawyer I
$132,822 Lawyer II...
$187,635 Counsel I...
$213,634 Lawyer IV...
$253,541 Lawyer V
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Top Paying Cities for 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: $236,683
  • San Francisco: $234,093
  • Oakland: $229,153

What Skills Can Increase a Counsel III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.95% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
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Commitment 5.95%
Case Management 1.95%
Employment Law 1.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Counsel III's salary.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Open Source
 $215,801
15%
Intellectual Property
 $198,912
6%
Innovation
 $197,036
5%
Employment Law
 $197,036
5%
Hard Working
 $195,159
4%
Collaboration
 $195,159
4%
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Counsel III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Counsel III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $209,888. While startup companies pay approximate $177,503.

Counsel III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$177,503
Growth Stage51~500$187,737
Established501~5000$202,687
Enterprise5000+$209,888
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