How much does an In House Counsel make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an In House Counsel in the United States is $168,670. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $127,126 to a high of $209,100, with most professionals earning between $146,924 and $189,833.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
In House Counsel Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $127,126 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $146,924 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $168,670 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $189,833 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $209,100 US March 01, 2025
25% $146,924 10% $127,126 90% $209,100 75% $189,833 $168,670 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    In House Counsel

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of In House Counsel in the United States. The base salary for In House Counsel ranges from $146,924 to $189,833 with the average base salary of $168,670. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,734 to $214,791 with the average total cash compensation of $185,654.
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