Associate General Counsel Salary in New York

💰 $175K–$225K salary range

Median: $210K  ·  Based on 16 public New York job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Associate General Counsel salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Associate General Counsel pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $210K median
• National: $185K median

New York Associate General Counsel pay runs 13% above the national median.

Legal salaries in New York by seniority

• Legal Operations Manager: $173K
• Corporate Counsel: $185K
• Legal Analyst: $200K
• Associate General Counsel: $210K
• General Counsel: $215K
• Senior Counsel: $230K

What does a Associate General Counsel in New York do?

Associate General Counsels are legal and compliance professionals who manage risk, contracts, and regulation. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Associate General Counsel salary in New York?
The median pay is $210K, with a typical range of $175K–$225K, based on 16 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Associate General Counsel salary?
The national median is $185K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 16 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.

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