Senior Legal Counsel Salary in the United States

Senior Legal Counsel Salary

How much does a Senior Legal Counsel make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Legal Counsel in the United States is $72,412. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,009 to $81,724, with most professionals earning between $56,358 and $90,202.

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10th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $56,358 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $64,009 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $72,412 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $81,724 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $90,202 US March 01, 2025
25% $64,009 10% $56,358 90% $90,202 75% $81,724 $72,412 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Legal Secretary I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Senior Legal Counsel

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Legal Secretary III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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81724
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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84192
74110
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Legal Counsel in the United States. The base salary for Senior Legal Counsel ranges from $64,009 to $81,724 with the average base salary of $72,412. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,431 to $84,192 with the average total cash compensation of $74,110.

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