As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant General Counsel in the United States is $229,156. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $207,662 to $247,169, with most professionals earning between $188,093 and $263,569.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $247,169 | $20,597 | $4,753 | $119 |
| Average | $229,156 | $19,096 | $4,407 | $110 |
| 25th Percentile | $207,662 | $17,305 | $3,994 | $100 |
An entry-level Assistant General Counsel with less than 1 year of experience earns about $216,003. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $217,928. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $220,494. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $224,344, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $229,156.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Assistant General Counsel | $216,003 |
| Intermediate Level Assistant General Counsel | $217,928 |
| Senior Level Assistant General Counsel | $220,494 |
| Specialist Level Assistant General Counsel | $224,344 |
| Expert Level Assistant General Counsel | $229,156 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Assistant General Counsel compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $195,348 in 2023 to approximately $196,817 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Assistant General Counsel salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $229,156 | 74.9% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,776 | 4.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $9,625 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,583 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.7% | ||
| Pension | $12,374 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $28,204 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $306,070 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Assistant General Counsel is $229,156. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Assistant General Counsel is $110; the average weekly pay of Assistant General Counsel is $4,407; the average monthly pay of Assistant General Counsel is $19,096.
An Assistant General Counsel's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Assistant General Counsel earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Assistant General Counsel is $289,034.
The highest pay for Assistant General Counsel is $263,569.
The lowest pay for Assistant General Counsel is $188,093.
Responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develops and reviews an organization's policies, practices, and guidelines. Assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. Oversees the preparation and review of filings, applications, registrations, and other legal documents. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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