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How Much Does a General Counsel Make?
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Compensation Summary
Base Compensation
$270,000/yr
Likely Range: $215k- $318kTotal Compensation
$340,000/yr
Likely Range: $250k- $469k$XXX,XXX /yr
Likely Range: $250kBase Compensation Range
$215k$318k
Low $171k
High $399k
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Total Compensation Range
$250k$XXX,XXX $469k$XXX,XXX
Low $196k$XXX,XXX
High $740k$XXX,XXX
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General Counsel Salaries
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