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General counsel salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a General Counsel make in the United States?

Average base salary

$188,639
Average $188,639
Low $111,137
High $320,190

The average salary for a general counsel is $188,639 per year in the United States. 833 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

General Counsel job openings in United States

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General Counsel (Michigan Lice...
Shcalo Engineering Group
Wayne, MI
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for General Counsel in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Marcum
 
$500,000per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$487,278per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$460,000per year
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Fordham University
 
$450,000per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
 
$440,000per year
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Alameda Alliance for Health
 
$428,505per year
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Highest paying cities for General Counsels near United States

  1. Irvine, CA
    $273,181 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $260,767 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $248,146 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $222,866 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $207,000 per year

Where can a General Counsel earn more?

Compare salaries for General Counsels in different locations
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How much do similar professions as General Counsel get paid in United States?

Associate General Counsel

Job openings
Average $188,801 per year