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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$299,500 / year
≈ $24,950 per month · $143.99 per hour
Low $181,000Average $299,500High $394,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate is a professional role within the function, focused on Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel in the Legal job family. The title carries Corporate-level responsibility, indicating a corporate scope that spans the broader organization.
The Legal function covers advising the business on contracts, regulation, governance, disputes, and risk.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$299,500
2027$310,000
2028$321,000
2029$332,000
2030$343,500
2031$355,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate make?
The median market pay for a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate in the United States is about $299,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate?
A typical market range for a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate runs from about $254,500 to $344,500, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate pays 56% above the average across 1,680 roles in the Legal job family (family average $191,500).
How much does a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate make?
The average base salary for a Corporate Secretary Chief General Legal Counsel Corporate in the United States is $299,500 per year, or about $143.99 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $181,000 and $394,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Legal roles?
The Legal job family averages $191,500 across 1,680 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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