As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Counsel in Texas is $184,084, equivalent to $89 per hour, $3,540 weekly, or $15,340 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $157,295 to $222,976. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($170,061) and 75th percentile ($204,442), while top earners (90th percentile) make $222,976 per year. This $34,381 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, Texas Senior Counsel often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $157,295 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $170,061 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $184,084 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $204,442 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Counsel Salary $222,976 TX August 01, 2026
25% $170,061 10% $157,295 90% $222,976 75% $204,442 $184,084 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $164,280 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $162,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $160,612 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $165,751 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $161,983 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $179,579 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $169,589 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $162,261 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $161,833 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $167,459 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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