What are the main factors that influence an Associate Counsel's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Counsel's salary?

An Associate Counsel's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,239 for beginners, reaching about $49,901 at mid-level, and approach $50,295 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Counsel?

Associate Counsel salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Counsel roles are District of Columbia $53,523, California $53,320, Massachusetts $52,609. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Counsel roles make?

Salaries for Associate Counsel level roles vary by specialization: Associate Commercial Counsel: $294,023; Associate Legal Counsel: $292,500; Associate General Counsel: $292,426; Associate General Counsel Sr: $292,311; Associate Corporate Counsel: $285,758.

Associate Counsel Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Counsel make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Counsel in Delaware is $48,954 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,200
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,644 to $54,317
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,720

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Associate Counsel Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,317	$4,526	$1,045	$26
Average	$48,954	$4,080	$941	$24
25th Percentile	$44,644	$3,720	$859	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Counsel Salaries

An Associate Counsel'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 Associate Counsel Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Counsel'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): $48,239
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,718
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,901
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,137
Expert (over 8 years): $50,295

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Counsel	$48,239
Intermediate Level Associate Counsel	$48,718
Senior Level Associate Counsel	$49,901
Specialist Level Associate Counsel	$50,137
Expert Level Associate Counsel	$50,295

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How Do Associate Counsel 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 Associate Counsels. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,523.
California: $53,320.
Massachusetts: $52,609.

District of Columbia $53,523 California $53,320 Massachusetts $52,609 Washington $52,416 New Jersey $52,396 Alaska $52,329 Connecticut $51,661 New York $51,391

Hawaii $50,525 Rhode Island $50,119 Maryland $49,844 Minnesota $49,467 Colorado $49,322 Illinois $49,273 Oregon $49,090 Delaware $48,954

New Hampshire $48,869 Virginia $48,679 Pennsylvania $48,123 Nevada $47,843 North Dakota $47,751 Michigan $47,606 Wisconsin $47,553 Vermont $47,446

Texas $47,151 Maine $47,132 Arizona $47,103 Ohio $47,069 Georgia $46,624 Indiana $46,402 Wyoming $46,359 Utah $46,291

Iowa $46,262 Kansas $46,030 Louisiana $45,962 North Carolina $45,938 Missouri $45,928 Florida $45,740 Montana $45,638 Nebraska $45,542

Kentucky $45,488 South Carolina $45,295 Tennessee $45,174 Idaho $45,126 New Mexico $44,773 Oklahoma $44,696 Alabama $44,410 South Dakota $43,932

Arkansas $43,671 West Virginia $43,531 Mississippi $43,110

Top Paying Cities for Associate Counsels

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: $50,666
Little Creek: $50,197
Magnolia: $50,405

Lincoln, DE $50,666 Little Creek, DE $50,197 Magnolia, DE $50,405 Milford, DE $50,666 Marydel, DE $50,008 Millsboro, DE $50,666 Millville, DE $51,004 Milton, DE $50,666

Nassau, DE $50,666 Ocean View, DE $51,004 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,004 Seaford, DE $50,134 Selbyville, DE $51,004 Smyrna, DE $49,950 Viola, DE $50,405 Woodside, DE $50,260

Bear, DE $49,583 Newark, DE $49,602 Claymont, DE $49,641 Delaware City, DE $49,602 Hockessin, DE $49,641 Kirkwood, DE $49,602 Middletown, DE $49,849 Montchanin, DE $49,641

New Castle, DE $49,641 Odessa, DE $49,916 Port Penn, DE $49,467 Rockland, DE $49,641 Saint Georges, DE $49,602 Townsend, DE $49,844 Winterthur, DE $49,641 Lewes, DE $50,666

Wilmington, DE $49,641 Dover, DE $50,173 Dover Afb, DE $50,289 Bethany Beach, DE $51,004 Bethel, DE $50,134 Bridgeville, DE $50,666 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,226 Cheswold, DE $50,057

Clayton, DE $49,931 Dagsboro, DE $51,004 Delmar, DE $50,134 Ellendale, DE $50,666 Felton, DE $50,666 Fenwick Island, DE $51,004 Frankford, DE $51,004 Frederica, DE $50,666

Georgetown, DE $50,666 Greenwood, DE $50,666 Harbeson, DE $50,666 Harrington, DE $50,666 Hartly, DE $49,907 Houston, DE $50,666 Kenton, DE $49,931 Laurel, DE $50,134

Yorklyn, DE $49,641

Associate Counsel Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Counsel'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 February 01, 2026

$44,644

Average $48,954/year

$54,317

$3,720

Average $4,080/month

$4,526

$859

Average $941/week

$1,045

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,317	$4,526	$1,045	$26
Average	$48,954	$4,080	$941	$24
25th Percentile	$44,644	$3,720	$859	$21

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