Corporate Counsel Salary in Los Angeles

💰 $133K–$189K salary range

Median: $163K  ·  Based on 27 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This Corporate Counsel salary benchmark for Los Angeles is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Corporate Counsel pay in Los Angeles vs. national

• Los Angeles: $163K median
• National: $169K median

Los Angeles Corporate Counsel pay runs 4% below the national median.

What does a Corporate Counsel in Los Angeles do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Corporate Counsel salary in Los Angeles?
The median pay is $163K, with a typical range of $133K–$189K, based on 27 public Los Angeles job postings collected in 2025–2026.

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

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

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 27 public job postings located in Los Angeles (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Los Angeles postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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