As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Counsel in Colorado is $192,557, equivalent to $93 per hour, $3,703 weekly, or $16,046 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Counsel in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Counsel in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $164,535 to $233,241. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($177,890) and 75th percentile ($213,852), while top earners (90th percentile) make $233,241 per year. This $35,962 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Senior Counsel often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Senior Counsel job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Counsel Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $164,535 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $177,890 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $192,557 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $213,852 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $233,241 CO August 01, 2026
25% $177,890 10% $164,535 90% $233,241 75% $213,852 $192,557 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Counsel ?

The title of senior counsel or state counsel (post-nominal letters: SC) is given to a senior lawyer in some countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. "Senior Counsel" is used in current or former Commonwealth countries or jurisdictions that have chosen to change the title "Queen's Counsel" to a name without monarchical connotations, sometimes (but not always) because the British monarch is no longer head of state, such that reference to the Queen is no longer appropriate. Examples of jurisdictions which have made the change because of the latter reason include Mauritius, Zambia...

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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $182,852 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $179,083 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $178,175 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $178,808 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $180,327 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $186,859 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $184,602 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $185,617 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $178,235 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $178,087 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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