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General Counsels in San Francisco earn $210K–$291K. Median: $246K. Based on 24 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $246K · Based on 24 public job postings · Updated July 1, 2026
This General Counsel salary benchmark for San Francisco 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.
San Francisco General Counsel pay runs 8% above the national median.
General Counsels are legal and compliance professionals who manage risk, contracts, and regulation. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average General Counsel salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $246K, with a typical range of $210K–$291K, based on 24 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does San Francisco compare to the national General Counsel salary?
The national median is $228K; San Francisco is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 San Francisco postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 24 public job postings located in San Francisco (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 San Francisco postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.
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