In-house
- Legal Counsel3-8 years
$135,000 – $150,000
with 15% bonus
- Senior Legal Counsel8-15 years
$175,000 – $200,000
with 20 – 25% bonus
- General Counsel
$225,000 – $275,000
with 30% + bonus
Law Firms
Major national law firms
1st year $95,000
2nd year $105,000
3rd year $130,000
4th year $150,000
5th year $170,000
6th year $190,000+
Mid-sized to large law firms
1st year $75,000 – $95,000
2nd year $90,000 – $100,000
3rd year $100,000 – $115,000
4th year $110,000 – $125,000
5th year $125,000 – $140,000
6th year $135,000+
