legal counsel salary in Basel-Landschaft

Annual average salary

CHF 113 588

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Basel-Landschaft?

  • In Basel-Landschaft, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 113 588 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 41 667 to CHF 143 000, based on 23 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 41 667
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 114 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 111 605
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 113 794
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 113 588
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 137 500
Average salary CHF 113 588

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 81 410. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 294 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 410
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 611
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 294
Average salary CHF 113 588
+53%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 107 574. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 122 000 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Basel-Landschaft

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 574
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 219
Average salary CHF 113 588

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 226 400 annually. Followed by Insurance and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Basel-Landschaft

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 226 400Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 113 588Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 109 719Set up Job Alert
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 101 560Set up Job Alert
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 92 820Set up Job Alert
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 82 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 55 833Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for legal counsel

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

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Basel-Landschaft

legal counsel

CHF 113 588

average salary

Salary by canton

legal counsel

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 108 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 114 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 106 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 272
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 278
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 800
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 126 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 130
Average salary CHF 107 924