Counsel salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Counsel at tech startups in United States is $245k a year (middle half $212k to $275k), based on 60 job postings from 30 companies that publish a pay range. 28% of these postings are remote.
$245kmedian, United States
$212k–$275kmiddle half (P25–P75)
60postings from 30 companies
28%remote postings
Ranks #38 of 455 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 17% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $218k. Average posted range: $209k to $277k.
Counsel pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $245k | $212k to $275k | 60 | 30 | 28% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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