legal counsel salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 106 000

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 106 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 800 to CHF 215 000, based on 148 entries.
  • Updated 7 days ago
  • 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, Geneva

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 53 065
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 162
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 121 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 132 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 132 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 110 000
Average salary CHF 106 000

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 85 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 146 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Geneva

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 146 250
Average salary CHF 106 000
+71%

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 average salary was CHF 102 500. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 121 250 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 112
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 121 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 500
Average salary CHF 106 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 227 000 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 227 0001 job
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 159 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 146 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 141 216Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 139 900Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Service sector in general
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert

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.

GE

Geneva

legal counsel

CHF 106 000

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