Median salary
$215,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$187.2k – $254.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
75.9%
517 of 681 roles
Live roles
681
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Director, Corporate Counsel
Real Estate Associate / Special Counsel (Lender-Side Focus)
REIT Special Counsel / Senior Associate
Real Estate Senior Associate / Special Counsel ("Dirt" Focus)
Director, Corporate and Securities Counsel
General Counsel
Founding General Counsel
Associate General Counsel, Commercial – Infrastructure
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| TM Tyson & Mendes LLP | $175,000 | 34 |
Axiom Talent Platform
|
$190,500 | 16 |
Brex
|
$245,000 | 12 |
Crusoe
|
$242,750 | 12 |
| WE Wilson Elser - Attorneys | $207,500 | 10 |
Fivetran
|
$192,740 | 10 |
Anduril Industries
|
$222,000 | 9 |
| AX Axon | $162,500 | 9 |
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How much do Counsel roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Counsel roles in United States is $215,000 per year. Most pay falls between $187,163 (25th percentile) and $254,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $158,000 to $290,000.
These figures are computed live from 681 active Counsel roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 517 (75.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Counsel roles in United States include Veeam Software, Fried Frank Attorney Opportunities, Roblox and TetraScience.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Counsel salary in United States?
- The median is $215,000 per year, with most pay between $187,163 and $254,250 (25th–75th percentile), based on 517 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Counsel salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $158,000 to $290,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $215,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.