In House Counsel Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

In House Counsel Salary in Washington, DC

How much does an In House Counsel make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an In House Counsel in Washington, DC is $191,961. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $147,560 to a high of $220,248, with most professionals earning between $168,720 and $206,767.

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10th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $147,560 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $168,720 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $191,961 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $206,767 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile In House Counsel Salary $220,248 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25% $168,720 10% $147,560 90% $220,248 75% $206,767 $191,961 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    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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168720
206767
191961

Average Total Cash Compensation

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174208
237225
205042
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 Washington, DC. The base salary for In House Counsel ranges from $168,720 to $206,767 with the average base salary of $191,961. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $174,208 to $237,225 with the average total cash compensation of $205,042.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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