legal counsel salary in Zug

Annual average salary

CHF 126 000

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Zug?

  • In Zug, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 126 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 66 000 to CHF 226 250, based on 45 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, Zug

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 114 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 138 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 138 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 132 325
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 126 000

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 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 175 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Zug

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 134 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 175 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 161 200
Average salary CHF 126 000
+83%

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 127 500. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 139 650 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Zug

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 650
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 500
Average salary CHF 126 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 226 250 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Zug

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 226 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 165 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 162 778Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 161 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Utilities
    CHF 160 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Insurance
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 132 825Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 130 750Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 120 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.

ZG

Zug

legal counsel

CHF 126 000

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