Director Of Legal Affairs Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Legal Affairs make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Legal Affairs in the United States is $223,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $108.

However, a Director Of Legal Affairs's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $267,107
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $202,838 to $246,421
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $183,844
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Director Of Legal Affairs Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $246,421 $20,535 $4,739 $118
Average $223,700 $18,642 $4,302 $108
25th Percentile $202,838 $16,903 $3,901 $98
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Legal Affairs Salaries

A Director Of Legal Affairs'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 Director Of Legal Affairs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of Legal Affairs'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): $213,269
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $215,007
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $217,325
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $220,802
  • Expert (over 8 years): $225,148
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Of Legal Affairs$213,269
Intermediate Level Director Of Legal Affairs$215,007
Senior Level Director Of Legal Affairs$217,325
Specialist Level Director Of Legal Affairs$220,802
Expert Level Director Of Legal Affairs$225,148
$213,269 0 yr
$215,007 < 2 yrs
$217,325 2-4 yrs
$220,802 5-8 yrs
$225,148 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Of Legal Affairs 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 Director Of Legal Affairs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $247,681.
  • California: $246,741.
  • Massachusetts: $243,453.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Legal Affairs

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: $282,153
  • San Francisco: $279,379
  • Oakland: $273,182

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Legal Affairs's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.33% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.55% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.33%
Case Management 2.08%
Procurement 1.55%
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 Director Of Legal Affairs's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Corporate Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
$275,151
23%
Corporate Governance
$272,914
22%
Intellectual Property
$266,203
19%
Negotiating
$266,203
19%
Innovation
$261,729
17%
Insight
$257,255
15%
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How Education impacts a Director Of Legal Affairs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Of Legal Affairs 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 a Director Of Legal Affairs with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $195,991 and $212,070).

Director Of Legal Affairs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Of Legal Affairs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 1.7%
Associates 8.6%
Bachelors 37.9%
Masters 15.5%
Doctorate 34.5%
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Director Of Legal Affairs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Legal Affairs'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director Of Legal Affairs

Salaries for a Director Of Legal Affairs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $158,103 in 2023 to around $152,489 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Legal Affairs salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director Of Legal Affairs Over Time

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2023
$158,103
2024
$154,776
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