In-house
- Legal Counsel3-8 years
$135,000
with 15% bonus
- Senior Legal Counsel8-15 years
$140,000 – $155,000
with 15 – 20% bonus
- General Counsel
$185,000 – $235,000
with 25% + bonus
Law Firms
Major national law firms
1st year $101,000
2nd year $110,000
3rd year $121,000
4th year $132,000
5th year $145,000
6th year $155,000
Mid-sized to large law firms
1st year $75,000 – $90,000
2nd year $90,000 – $105,000
3rd year $100,000 – $115,000
4th year $110,000 – $125,000
5th year $115,000 – $130,000
6th year $125,000+
