How much does a Legal Advisor make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Advisor in the United States is $230,771. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $198,995 to $264,963, with most professionals earning between $170,065 and $296,093.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legal Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $170,065 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $198,995 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $230,771 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $264,963 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Advisor Salary $296,093 US March 01, 2025
25% $198,995 10% $170,065 90% $296,093 75% $264,963 $230,771 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Legal Advisor


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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198995
264963
230771

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
208047
287871
242335
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Advisor in the United States. The base salary for Legal Advisor ranges from $198,995 to $264,963 with the average base salary of $230,771. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $208,047 to $287,871 with the average total cash compensation of $242,335.

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