Staff Counsel Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Staff Counsel make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Counsel in Atlanta, GA is $103,159. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,411 to $119,779, with most professionals earning between $74,984 and $134,911.

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Staff Counsel Salary By Experience Levels in Atlanta, GA

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Staff Counsel Salary By Level of Education in Atlanta, GA

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Average Salary Range for Staff Counsel in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
88411
119779
103159

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
91294
127519
107886
What is the average salary for Staff Counsel in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Counsel in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Staff Counsel ranges from $88,411 to $119,779 with the average base salary of $103,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,294 to $127,519 with the average total cash compensation of $107,886.

View Average Salary for Staff Counsel as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,159 $88,411 - $119,779
Bonus $4,727 $2,883 - $7,740
Total Pay $107,886 $91,294 - $127,519
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Staff Counsel Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,077 - $119,327 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,158 - $119,437 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,779 - $118,923 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,890 - $109,590 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,043 - $115,217 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,825 - $108,146 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

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