Corporate Counsel Salary in the United States

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How much does a Corporate Counsel make in the United States? The average Corporate Counsel salary in the United States is $176,676 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $153,976 and $199,406. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Corporate Counsel

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Senior Corporate Counsel
SCA Health - MYRTLE POINT , OR
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- 2 days ago
Corporate Counsel I with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - FALLS CHURCH , VA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees h
- 2 days ago
Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - REDONDO BEACH , CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
- 2 days ago
Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - EL SEGUNDO , CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
- 2 days ago
Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - PALMDALE , CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
- 2 days ago
Corporate Counsel Litigation with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - FALLS CHURCH , VA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
- 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Counsel in the United States. The base salary for Corporate Counsel ranges from $153,976 to $199,406 with the average base salary of $176,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $164,781 to $225,124 with the average total cash compensation of $193,498.

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Skills associated with Corporate Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Corporate+, Draft

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