Corporate Counsel Salary in Boston

💰 $145K–$255K salary range

Median: $165K  ·  Based on 17 public job postings  ·  Updated September 11, 2026

This Corporate Counsel salary benchmark for Boston 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 Boston vs. national

• Boston: $165K median
• National: $165K median

Boston Corporate Counsel pay runs in line with the national median.

Legal salaries in Boston by seniority

• Corporate Counsel: $165K
• Senior Counsel: $250K

What does a Corporate Counsel in Boston do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Corporate Counsel salary in Boston?
The median pay is $165K, with a typical range of $145K–$255K, based on 17 public Boston job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Boston compare to the national Corporate Counsel salary?
The national median is $165K; Boston is shown above.

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

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 17 public job postings located in Boston (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Boston postings required to publish. Last refreshed September 11, 2026.

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