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Counsel salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Counsel make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$185,131
21%
above national average
Average $185,131
Low $118,791
High $288,518

The average salary for a counsel is $185,131 per year in Houston, TX. 71 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

Counsel job openings in Houston, TX

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Staff Counsel I
Midland Credit Management3.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Counsel in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clifford Chance
 
$425,000per year
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TalentWell
 
$275,000per year
TEEMA
 
$262,500per year
ExxonMobil
 
$251,167per year
GE Vernova
 
$237,025per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$228,350per year

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Highest paying cities for Counsels near Houston, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $192,424 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $185,131 per year
  3. Pasadena, TX
    $182,073 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $153,692 per year
  5. Plano, TX
    $145,045 per year

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The average salary for a Counsel is $185,131 per year in Houston, TX. This figure is based on 71 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Counsel salaries in Houston, TX typically range between a low of $118,791 and a high of $288,518 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Counsel in Houston, TX include Austin, TX at $192,424 per year, Pasadena, TX at $182,073 per year, and Dallas, TX at $153,692 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Counsel in Houston, TX include Clifford Chance ($425,000 per year) and TalentWell ($275,000 per year).

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