Salary for Legal Counsel in Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 109 salary entriesCHF 97 500

Median

Updated 6 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

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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 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 129 805 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Vaud

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+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 97 500. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 400 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 177 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Vaud

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Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 177 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 141 790Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 141 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 140 0002 jobs
Industry various
CHF 132 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 129 805Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 110 0001 job
Insurance
CHF 106 0003 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 100 400Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for legal counsel

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