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General Counsel

Salary data based on 18 job postings

"The median salary for a General Counsel is $177,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $85,000 at the 10th percentile to $550,000 at the 90th percentile based on 9 job postings. Key skills for this role include contract drafting and negotiation, employment law, risk management, litigation management, and legislative drafting."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$177,500

10th Percentile

$85,000

90th Percentile

$550,000

Sample Size

9

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General Counsel Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$85,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$177,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$550,000Senior / top earners

Based on 9 job postings with salary data

Skills for General Counsel

Contract drafting and negotiationEmployment lawRisk managementLitigation managementLegislative draftingOutside counsel managementLegal counselLegislative strategyCapitol Hill experiencePolicy analysis

Common Employers Hiring General Counsel

  • Midwest Republican Senator2 positions
  • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation2 positions
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry1 positions
  • Liquid Energy Pipeline Association1 positions
  • The Trust for Governors Island1 positions

Top Locations for General Counsel

Washington, DC, USAUnited StatesMissoula, Montana, United StatesCalifornia, USChicago, Illinois, United States

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Data extracted from 18 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated September 2026