Assistant Chief Counsel Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Chief Counsel make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Counsel in the United States is $297,016 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $143.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $333,341
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $268,293 to $316,030
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $242,142
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Assistant Chief Counsel Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $316,030 $26,336 $6,078 $152
Average $297,016 $24,751 $5,712 $143
25th Percentile $268,293 $22,358 $5,159 $129
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Counsel Salaries

An Assistant Chief 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Counsel Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief 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): $222,570
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $256,694
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $299,011
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $372,418
  • Expert (over 8 years): $471,829
Levels Salary
Senior Ma... Level Assistant Chief Counsel$222,570
Assistant... Level Assistant Chief Counsel$256,694
Assistant... Level Assistant Chief Counsel$299,011
General C... Level Assistant Chief Counsel$372,418
Chief Leg... Level Assistant Chief Counsel$471,829
$222,570 0 yr
$256,694 < 2 yrs
$299,011 2-4 yrs
$372,418 5-8 yrs
$471,829 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Chief 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 Assistant Chief Counsels. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $328,856.
  • California: $327,609.
  • Massachusetts: $323,243.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief 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:

  • San Jose: $374,626
  • San Francisco: $370,524
  • Oakland: $362,716

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Chief Counsel's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.93% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.93%
Procurement 2.09%
Regulatory Compliance 1.47%
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 an Assistant Chief Counsel's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$329,688
11%
Financial Services
$326,718
10%
Commitment
$323,747
9%
Intellectual Property
$323,747
9%
Partnering
$323,747
9%
Legal Function
$323,747
9%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Chief Counsel's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Chief Counsels enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Chief Counsel with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $267,334 and $286,255).

Assistant Chief Counsel Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Chief Counsel
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 0.6%
Associates 0.6%
Bachelors 0.9%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 95.5%
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Assistant Chief Counsel Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Chief Counsel

Salaries for an Assistant Chief Counsel can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $232,380 in 2023 to around $229,266 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Chief Counsel salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Chief Counsel Over Time

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$232,400
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2024 $232,400
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