General Counsel Salary in New York

💰 $188K–$262K salary range

Median: $217K  ·  Based on 54 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This 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 base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

General Counsel pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $217K median
• National: $228K median

New York General Counsel pay runs 5% below the national median.

Legal salaries in New York by seniority

• Legal Operations Manager: $169K
• Corporate Counsel: $185K
• Legal Analyst: $200K
• Associate General Counsel: $210K
• General Counsel: $217K
• Senior Counsel: $225K

What does a General Counsel in New York do?

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

Common questions

What is the average General Counsel salary in New York?
The median pay is $217K, with a typical range of $188K–$262K, based on 54 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national General Counsel salary?
The national median is $228K; 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 54 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 July 1, 2026.

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