legal counsel salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 132 salary entriesCHF 100 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

< 1% earn betweenCHF 13 000 and CHF 13 000

5% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 34 000

3% earn betweenCHF 42 000 and CHF 54 000

13% earn betweenCHF 60 000 and CHF 74 500

21% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 91 000

9% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 102 000

median CHF 100 000

22% earn betweenCHF 105 000 and CHF 126 000

5% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 140 000

5% earn betweenCHF 145 000 and CHF 149 000

8% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 165 000

6% earn betweenCHF 176 000 and CHF 191 100

< 1% earn betweenCHF 205 000 and CHF 205 000

2% earn betweenCHF 215 000 and CHF 220 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 270 000 and CHF 270 000

13kCHF 13 000

60kCHF 60 000

191kCHF 191 100

270kCHF 270 000

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

legal counsel, Geneva

median

Men

Women

0Income172k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 52 130

Men: 25-35median CHF 86 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 86 000

Men: 35-45median CHF 117 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 116 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 132 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 130 000

Men: 55+median CHF 123 000

Women: 55+median CHF 110 000

median CHF 100 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a legal counsel relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Geneva

median

60kIncome150k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 85 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 109 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 121 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 500

21+ yearsmedian CHF 135 000

median CHF 100 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+88%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for legal counsel have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 100 000. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Geneva

median

0Income120k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 99 250

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 115 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 100 000

median CHF 100 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Yesterday

Clerc de Notaire / Juriste 80% FR/ENG (H/F)

Place of work:

Genève

Workload:

80%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

3 days ago

Assistant(e) de Direction – Juriste

Place of work:

1227 Les Acacias

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Accès Personnel SA

15 hours ago

Un(e) Gestionnaire Contentieux (100%)

Place of work:

Genève

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

GRANGE Immobilier SA

New

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 349 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Utilities
CHF 349 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 155 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 147 0002 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 124 871Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 120 0001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

The top two high-paying cantons for legal counsel are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Geneva

legal counsel

CHF 104 000

median salary

Salary by canton

legal counsel

median

0Income130k

Aargaumedian CHF 104 756

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 106 800

Basel Landmedian CHF 104 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 106 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 95 395

Genevamedian CHF 100 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 78 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 108 000

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 84 500

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 109 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 98 400

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 102 125

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 100 000

Valaismedian CHF 100 000

Zugmedian CHF 125 000

Zurichmedian CHF 112 600

median CHF 104 000

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

legal counsel salaries Geneva

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Jobs for legal counsel

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Geneva

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

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