Counsel salary in United States

The average salary for a Counsel is $151,923 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 5.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Counsel salaries typically range between a low of $83,199 and a high of $277,414 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Counsel include Washington, DC at $206,731 per year, San Francisco, CA at $203,237 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $199,911 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Counsel include DLA Piper ($487,500 per year) and Paul Hastings LLP ($457,500 per year).