An entry-level General Counsel with less than one year of experience can anticipate making approximately $76,758 in total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) based on 8 salaries. According to our data, an early career General Counsel with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $104,586. The average total compensation for a mid-career General Counsel with 5-9 years of experience is $141,715, which is based on 402 salaries. An experienced General Counsel with 10-19 years of experience receives an average total compensation of $175,273 based on 801 salaries. In their late-career (20 years and above), employees earn an average total compensation of $199,294.