As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Counsel in Minnesota is $193,182, equivalent to $93 per hour, $3,715 weekly, or $16,099 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $165,099 to $233,873. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($178,483) and 75th percentile ($214,481), while top earners (90th percentile) make $233,873 per year. This $35,998 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, Minnesota Senior Counsel often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $165,099 MN October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $178,483 MN October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $193,182 MN October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $214,481 MN October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $233,873 MN October 01, 2026
25% $178,483 10% $165,099 90% $233,873 75% $214,481 $193,182 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $187,547 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $189,759 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $176,280 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $179,780 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $175,795 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $172,902 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $187,642 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $176,461 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $176,283 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $176,380 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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