Corporate Counsel Salary in Austin

💰 $133K–$205K salary range

Median: $188K  ·  Based on 16 public Austin job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Corporate Counsel salary benchmark for Austin 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

Corporate Counsel pay in Austin vs. national

• Austin: $188K median
• National: $169K median

Austin Corporate Counsel pay runs 11% above the national median.

What does a Corporate Counsel in Austin do?

Corporate Counsels are legal and compliance professionals who manage risk, contracts, and regulation. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Austin-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Corporate Counsel salary in Austin?
The median pay is $188K, with a typical range of $133K–$205K, based on 16 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Austin compare to the national Corporate Counsel salary?
The national median is $169K; Austin is shown above.

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

Methodology

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

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