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General Counsel salaries range from $159K (Staff) to $229K (Director), based on 206 public job postings (2025–2026).
The General Counsel career path spans a 44% salary range from Staff to Director — $159K to $229K — based on 206 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | $159K | $93K–$220K | 38 |
| Director | $229K | $198K–$259K | 168 |
The biggest single jump is Staff → Director: +$69K (+44%) — plan your promotion trajectory around this.
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General Counsel salaries range from $159K at the Staff level to $229K at the Director level, based on 206 public job postings.
A Staff General Counsel earns a median of $159K, which is $-69K (+-30%) more than a Senior General Counsel at $229K.
Most Senior General Counsel roles at AI-native and high-growth companies require 5–8 years of experience. Staff-level roles typically require 8–12+ years.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 postings required per level.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 206 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 17, 2026.
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