Senior Legal Counsel Salary in Newark, New Jersey

Senior Legal Counsel Salary in Newark, NJ

How much does a Senior Legal Counsel make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Legal Counsel in Newark, NJ is $76,119. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,987 to $85,344, with most professionals earning between $60,583 and $93,742.

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10th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $60,583 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $67,987 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $76,119 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $85,344 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $93,742 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $67,987 10% $60,583 90% $93,742 75% $85,344 $76,119 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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85344
76119

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67987
85344
76119
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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Senior Legal Counsel ranges from $67,987 to $85,344 with the average base salary of $76,119. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,987 to $85,344 with the average total cash compensation of $76,119.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Senior Legal Counsel Salary in popular cities: Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth

Skills associated with Senior Legal Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Corporate+

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