What are the main factors that influence a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary?

A General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $212,680 for beginners, reaching about $287,172 at mid-level, and approach $451,610 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer?

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer roles are District of Columbia $520,071, California $518,098, Massachusetts $511,193. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer roles make?

Salaries for General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer level roles vary by specialization: General Counsel: $364,982; Chief Legal Counsel: $304,217; Chief Counsel: $302,000; Assistant Chief Counsel: $298,663; Associate General Counsel: $294,225.

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salary in Wisconsin

Q: What industry pays the highest salary for General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How much does a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer make in Wisconsin? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in Wisconsin is $462,061 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $222.

However, a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $557,894
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $425,700 to $512,223
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $392,596

10% $392,596

50% (Median) $462,061

90% $557,894

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$512,223	$42,685	$9,850	$246
Average	$462,061	$38,505	$8,886	$222
25th Percentile	$425,700	$35,475	$8,187	$205

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Key Factors That Influence General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salaries

A General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $212,680
Early Career (1-2 years): $245,425
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $287,172
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $356,232
Expert (over 8 years): $451,610

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Senior Managing Attorney	less than 1 year	$212,680
Assistant General Counsel	1-2 years	$245,425
Associate General Counsel	2-4 years	$287,172
General Counsel	5-8 years	$356,232
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer	over 8 years	$451,610

How Do General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $520,071.
California: $518,098.
Massachusetts: $511,193.

District of Columbia $520,071 California $518,098 Massachusetts $511,193 Washington $509,314 New Jersey $509,126 Alaska $508,469 Connecticut $501,987 New York $499,356

Hawaii $490,948 Rhode Island $487,003 Maryland $484,325 Minnesota $480,661 Colorado $479,252 Illinois $478,783 Oregon $476,998 Delaware $475,682

New Hampshire $474,856 Virginia $473,005 Pennsylvania $467,603 Nevada $464,879 North Dakota $463,986 Michigan $462,577 Wisconsin $462,061 Vermont $461,027

Texas $458,162 Maine $457,974 Arizona $457,692 Ohio $457,363 Georgia $453,042 Indiana $450,881 Wyoming $450,459 Utah $449,801

Iowa $449,519 Kansas $447,265 Louisiana $446,607 North Carolina $446,372 Missouri $446,278 Florida $444,446 Montana $443,460 Nebraska $442,520

Kentucky $442,004 South Carolina $440,125 Tennessee $438,951 Idaho $438,481 New Mexico $435,052 Oklahoma $434,300 Alabama $431,529 South Dakota $426,879

Arkansas $424,342 West Virginia $422,980 Mississippi $418,894

Top Paying Cities for General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Green Lake: $449,453
Greenville: $453,728
Hancock: $445,475

Green Lake, WI $449,453

Greenville, WI $453,728

Hancock, WI $445,475

Hortonville, WI $452,774

Iola, WI $447,452

King, WI $450,877

Larsen, WI $451,943

Leopolis, WI $446,898

Manawa, WI $449,115

Marion, WI $447,730

Menasha, WI $454,099

Neenah, WI $453,272

Neshkoro, WI $447,838

New London, WI $450,905

Ogdensburg, WI $448,105

Omro, WI $450,318

Pickett, WI $450,689

Pine River, WI $448,946

Plainfield, WI $446,302

Poy Sippi, WI $449,256

Princeton, WI $448,378

Readfield, WI $451,487

Redgranite, WI $449,378

Ripon, WI $450,243

Rosendale, WI $450,468

Saxeville, WI $448,453

Scandinavia, WI $447,809

Tilleda, WI $446,222

Van Dyne, WI $451,032

Waukau, WI $450,247

Waupaca, WI $449,040

Wautoma, WI $447,993

Weyauwega, WI $449,810

Wild Rose, WI $448,129

Winnebago, WI $452,065

Winneconne, WI $451,013

Wilson, WI $458,406

Boyd, WI $446,536

Cadott, WI $446,856

Chetek, WI $445,649

Chippewa Falls, WI $447,814

Colfax, WI $447,274

Conrath, WI $444,747

Cornell, WI $445,898

Dallas, WI $448,209

Downing, WI $456,260

Downsville, WI $452,948

Durand, WI $452,511

Eau Galle, WI $451,511

Eleva, WI $448,298

Elk Mound, WI $447,307

Elmwood, WI $455,851

Fairchild, WI $447,753

Fall Creek, WI $448,016

Gilmanton, WI $450,341

Holcombe, WI $445,132

Humbird, WI $447,255

Independence, WI $449,040

Jim Falls, WI $446,273

Knapp, WI $456,020

Maiden Rock, WI $456,574

Menomonie, WI $452,516

Merrillan, WI $446,635

Mondovi, WI $449,204

Nelson, WI $454,564

New Auburn, WI $445,470

Osseo, WI $449,345

Pepin, WI $458,143

Pigeon Falls, WI $450,346

Plum City, WI $455,959

Prairie Farm, WI $452,074

Ridgeland, WI $449,651

Rock Falls, WI $447,499

Sand Creek, WI $445,714

Sheldon, WI $444,554

Spring Valley, WI $458,716

Stanley, WI $446,654

Stockholm, WI $459,219

Strum, WI $449,049

Thorp, WI $446,443

Wheeler, WI $450,628

Whitehall, WI $448,462

Spooner, WI $444,418

Almena, WI $450,637

Ashland, WI $443,972

Balsam Lake, WI $457,988

Barron, WI $447,809

Barronett, WI $444,606

Bayfield, WI $443,981

Benoit, WI $443,333

Birchwood, WI $443,812

Brill, WI $445,672

Bruce, WI $444,319

Brule, WI $448,124

Cable, WI $442,426

Cameron, WI $445,780

Centuria, WI $460,501

Comstock, WI $451,863

Cornucopia, WI $444,573

Couderay, WI $442,652

Cumberland, WI $448,542

Danbury, WI $447,072

Drummond, WI $443,742

Edgewater, WI $443,554

Exeland, WI $442,981

Foxboro, WI $449,716

Frederic, WI $451,027

Gordon, WI $445,982

Grand View, WI $442,840

Grantsburg, WI $453,770

Haugen, WI $446,151

Hawthorne, WI $449,594

Hayward, WI $442,981

Herbster, WI $445,184

Hertel, WI $444,540

High Bridge, WI $443,310

Iron River, WI $446,494

Ladysmith, WI $444,357

Lake Nebagamon, WI $448,599

La Pointe, WI $443,225

Luck, WI $456,255

Maple, WI $449,655

Marengo, WI $443,126

Mason, WI $443,187

Mikana, WI $445,621

Milltown, WI $458,157

Minong, WI $445,785

Odanah, WI $444,982

Ojibwa, WI $442,215

Glidden, WI $442,379

Harshaw, WI $444,432

Hawkins, WI $443,587

Hazelhurst, WI $444,503

Heafford Junction, WI $444,878

Hurley, WI $443,610

Iron Belt, WI $442,783

Kennan, WI $443,657

Lac Du Flambeau, WI $444,385

Lake Tomahawk, WI $444,634

Land O Lakes, WI $444,038

Laona, WI $444,282

Long Lake, WI $443,065

Mc Naughton, WI $444,686

Manitowish Waters, WI $444,005

Mellen, WI $442,563

Mercer, WI $443,220

Minocqua, WI $444,850

Montreal, WI $443,728

Park Falls, WI $443,554

Phelps, WI $444,033

Phillips, WI $443,751

Prentice, WI $444,094

Presque Isle, WI $443,822

Saint Germain, WI $444,939

Saxon, WI $442,953

Sayner, WI $444,333

Star Lake, WI $443,178

Three Lakes, WI $444,418

Tony, WI $444,296

Tripoli, WI $443,342

Upson, WI $441,464

Wabeno, WI $444,319

Woodruff, WI $445,038

La Crosse, WI $441,910

Alma, WI $453,169

Alma Center, WI $447,194

Arcadia, WI $448,829

Arkdale, WI $445,503

Bangor, WI $442,877

Black River Falls, WI $445,743

Blair, WI $447,095

Camp Douglas, WI $446,156

Cashton, WI $443,356

Cataract, WI $444,066

Chaseburg, WI $442,638

Cochrane, WI $452,384

Coon Valley, WI $442,459

De Soto, WI $443,403

Dodge, WI $447,570

Eastman, WI $444,662

Ettrick, WI $444,254

Ferryville, WI $444,127

Fountain City, WI $450,430

Galesville, WI $445,606

Gays Mills, WI $445,517

Genoa, WI $442,967

Hillsboro, WI $447,105

Hixton, WI $447,189

Holmen, WI $442,938

Hustler, WI $447,786

Kendall, WI $446,555

La Farge, WI $445,869

Lynxville, WI $444,700

Mather, WI $445,621

Melrose, WI $444,169

Millston, WI $444,667

Mindoro, WI $443,253

Mount Sterling, WI $446,250

Necedah, WI $445,672

Norwalk, WI $443,883

Oakdale, WI $446,179

Onalaska, WI $442,248

Ontario, WI $445,827

Readstown, WI $445,362

Rockland, WI $442,793

Seneca, WI $446,687

Soldiers Grove, WI $445,851

Sparta, WI $443,713

Steuben, WI $445,466

Stoddard, WI $442,271

Taylor, WI $446,217

Tomah, WI $446,405

Trempealeau, WI $445,550

Palmyra, WI $455,621

Tunnel City, WI $446,189

Viola, WI $446,151

Viroqua, WI $443,366

Warrens, WI $445,489

Westby, WI $443,140

West Salem, WI $442,478

Wilton, WI $446,156

Eau Claire, WI $449,040

Altoona, WI $449,651

Arkansaw, WI $454,367

Augusta, WI $447,917

Bay City, WI $458,495

Bloomer, WI $446,377

Boyceville, WI $453,418

Glen Flora, WI $443,573

Wales, WI $461,854

Bagley, WI $444,737

Beetown, WI $445,184

Benton, WI $446,940

Bloomington, WI $445,264

Boscobel, WI $446,222

Cassville, WI $444,733

Cuba City, WI $446,147

Dickeyville, WI $446,522

Fennimore, WI $446,757

Glen Haven, WI $444,488

Hazel Green, WI $445,423

Kieler, WI $446,649

Lancaster, WI $445,738

Mount Hope, WI $445,193

Patch Grove, WI $446,800

Platteville, WI $447,636

Potosi, WI $444,855

Prairie Du Chien, WI $445,822

Sinsinawa, WI $445,245

Stitzer, WI $446,616

Wauzeka, WI $445,414

Woodman, WI $444,925

Portage, WI $454,724

Adams, WI $447,551

Arlington, WI $459,322

Baraboo, WI $454,761

Beaver Dam, WI $454,353

Brandon, WI $449,514

Briggsville, WI $451,896

Burnett, WI $451,285

Cambria, WI $454,090

Cazenovia, WI $447,917

Columbus, WI $457,932

Dalton, WI $451,501

Dellwood, WI $446,043

Doylestown, WI $457,218

Elroy, WI $446,682

Endeavor, WI $451,328

Fairwater, WI $450,393

Fall River, WI $456,635

Fox Lake, WI $452,112

Friendship, WI $446,203

Friesland, WI $453,507

Grand Marsh, WI $447,748

Hillpoint, WI $450,534

Kingston, WI $451,929

Lake Delton, WI $453,089

La Valle, WI $448,537

Lime Ridge, WI $450,214

Loganville, WI $451,572

Lyndon Station, WI $449,139

Markesan, WI $449,745

Marquette, WI $451,299

Mauston, WI $447,443

Montello, WI $449,735

New Lisbon, WI $446,208

North Freedom, WI $454,982

Oxford, WI $449,810

Packwaukee, WI $451,600

Pardeeville, WI $454,996

Poynette, WI $457,880

Randolph, WI $454,075

Reedsburg, WI $451,440

Rio, WI $457,392

Rock Springs, WI $452,037

Union Center, WI $448,702

Waupun, WI $450,454

Westfield, WI $447,650

Wisconsin Dells, WI $451,229

Wonewoc, WI $447,006

Wyocena, WI $456,020

Amery, WI $460,619

Baldwin, WI $463,385

Beldenville, WI $462,530

Clayton, WI $454,592

Clear Lake, WI $458,251

Cushing, WI $459,064

Deer Park, WI $461,544

Dresser, WI $464,653

East Ellsworth, WI $461,356

Ellsworth, WI $462,112

Glenwood City, WI $459,270

Hager City, WI $463,296

Hammond, WI $468,843

Hudson, WI $476,265

New Richmond, WI $469,975

Osceola, WI $471,187

Prescott, WI $472,484

River Falls, WI $471,892

Roberts, WI $471,760

Saint Croix Falls, WI $461,901

Somerset, WI $474,400

Star Prairie, WI $468,731

Pell Lake, WI $454,385

Pleasant Prairie, WI $454,808

Powers Lake, WI $455,160

Rochester, WI $456,992

Salem, WI $455,522

Silver Lake, WI $455,635

Somers, WI $454,249

South Milwaukee, WI $467,693

Springfield, WI $454,583

Sturtevant, WI $454,338

Sullivan, WI $456,687

Trevor, WI $455,738

Twin Lakes, WI $455,541

Union Grove, WI $455,325

Walworth, WI $453,624

Radisson, WI $442,779

Waterford, WI $459,402

Waukesha, WI $466,377

Whitewater, WI $453,023

Williams Bay, WI $453,188

Wilmot, WI $455,715

Woodworth, WI $455,160

Zenda, WI $453,164

Milwaukee, WI $470,234

Saint Francis, WI $470,027

Racine, WI $454,028

Afton, WI $452,709

Albany, WI $455,795

Arena, WI $455,950

Argyle, WI $453,249

Avalon, WI $452,774

Avoca, WI $450,172

Barneveld, WI $455,987

Belleville, WI $458,801

Belmont, WI $448,885

Beloit, WI $452,290

Black Earth, WI $458,824

Blanchardville, WI $454,442

Blue Mounds, WI $457,467

Blue River, WI $446,057

Brodhead, WI $452,685

Brooklyn, WI $459,022

Browntown, WI $449,693

Cambridge, WI $458,801

Gile, WI $445,094

Clinton, WI $453,037

Wausau, WI $446,569

Marshfield, WI $446,762

Abbotsford, WI $446,320

Amherst, WI $447,509

Amherst Junction, WI $447,006

Aniwa, WI $444,817

Antigo, WI $445,259

Arpin, WI $445,879

Athens, WI $445,296

Auburndale, WI $445,658

Babcock, WI $444,963

Birnamwood, WI $445,085

Blenker, WI $445,597

Bowler, WI $445,949

Brokaw, WI $445,973

Bryant, WI $444,296

Chili, WI $446,222

Colby, WI $446,081

Curtiss, WI $445,879

Custer, WI $446,377

Deerbrook, WI $444,268

Dorchester, WI $445,907

Edgar, WI $445,649

Eland, WI $445,592

Elcho, WI $444,484

Elderon, WI $445,860

Elton, WI $444,869

Galloway, WI $446,283

Gilman, WI $444,902

Jump River, WI $444,512

Gleason, WI $444,362

Granton, WI $446,198

Greenwood, WI $446,428

Hannibal, WI $444,827

Hatley, WI $445,419

Hewitt, WI $447,560

Irma, WI $444,564

Junction City, WI $445,423

Loyal, WI $446,386

Lublin, WI $445,278

Marathon, WI $445,569

Mattoon, WI $446,457

Medford, WI $445,428

Merrill, WI $445,278

Milladore, WI $445,583

Mosinee, WI $445,874

Neillsville, WI $446,814

Nekoosa, WI $446,029

Nelsonville, WI $447,978

Ogema, WI $444,225

Owen, WI $445,973

Pearson, WI $444,117

Pelican Lake, WI $444,146

Phlox, WI $446,128

Woodville, WI $460,830

Houlton, WI $477,434

Abrams, WI $446,583

Amberg, WI $443,883

Armstrong Creek, WI $443,995

Athelstane, WI $444,169

Black Creek, WI $451,422

Bonduel, WI $447,823

Brillion, WI $451,018

Cecil, WI $447,133

Coleman, WI $446,198

Combined Locks, WI $454,418

Crivitz, WI $445,395

De Pere, WI $447,542

Dunbar, WI $443,699

Fence, WI $443,234

Florence, WI $443,887

Forest Junction, WI $452,305

Gillett, WI $446,809

Goodman, WI $443,977

Greenleaf, WI $449,256

Green Valley, WI $446,931

Gresham, WI $446,649

Hilbert, WI $452,135

Kaukauna, WI $453,859

Freedom, WI $453,296

Keshena, WI $447,128

Kimberly, WI $454,447

Krakow, WI $446,936

Lakewood, WI $444,709

Lena, WI $446,504

Little Chute, WI $454,428

Little Suamico, WI $446,471

Marinette, WI $446,757

Mountain, WI $444,968

Neopit, WI $446,034

Niagara, WI $444,371

Nichols, WI $449,425

Oconto, WI $446,461

Oconto Falls, WI $446,706

Oneida, WI $446,978

Pembine, WI $444,085

Peshtigo, WI $446,381

Porterfield, WI $445,217

Potter, WI $451,257

Pound, WI $445,714

Pulaski, WI $447,100

Pickerel, WI $444,535

Pittsville, WI $445,550

Plover, WI $447,048

Port Edwards, WI $447,283

Rib Lake, WI $444,836

Ringle, WI $445,278

Rosholt, WI $446,194

Rothschild, WI $446,983

Rudolph, WI $445,729

Schofield, WI $446,616

Spencer, WI $446,302

Stetsonville, WI $445,630

Stevens Point, WI $446,851

Stratford, WI $445,926

Summit Lake, WI $444,615

Tigerton, WI $446,640

Tomahawk, WI $444,892

Unity, WI $445,949

Vesper, WI $445,794

Westboro, WI $444,258

White Lake, WI $444,484

Willard, WI $446,330

Wisconsin Rapids, WI $446,588

Withee, WI $445,705

Wittenberg, WI $446,100

Rhinelander, WI $445,141

Argonne, WI $443,713

Boulder Junction, WI $443,991

Brantwood, WI $443,577

Butternut, WI $442,854

Catawba, WI $443,718

Clam Lake, WI $441,318

Conover, WI $444,221

Crandon, WI $444,911

Eagle River, WI $444,883

Fifield, WI $443,436

Poplar, WI $450,308

Port Wing, WI $446,607

Seymour, WI $448,885

Oak Creek, WI $464,531

Adell, WI $455,456

Allenton, WI $457,119

Ashippun, WI $458,589

Belgium, WI $459,923

Brookfield, WI $469,196

Brownsville, WI $450,914

Butler, WI $469,468

Campbellsport, WI $453,141

Cascade, WI $452,765

Cedarburg, WI $465,198

Cedar Grove, WI $457,810

Chilton, WI $451,276

Cleveland, WI $449,468

Clyman, WI $454,996

Colgate, WI $464,456

Delafield, WI $461,671

Eden, WI $450,773

Elkhart Lake, WI $450,740

Fredonia, WI $459,806

Germantown, WI $466,387

Glenbeulah, WI $450,520

Grafton, WI $465,283

Greenbush, WI $450,506

Hartford, WI $460,360

Hartland, WI $463,075

Hingham, WI $454,733

Horicon, WI $453,676

Hubertus, WI $463,836

Hustisford, WI $455,494

Iron Ridge, WI $456,170

Ixonia, WI $457,589

Jackson, WI $463,874

Johnson Creek, WI $456,180

Juneau, WI $453,671

Kewaskum, WI $457,312

Kiel, WI $449,951

Kohler, WI $451,891

Lannon, WI $467,035

Lebanon, WI $455,936

Lomira, WI $453,028

Malone, WI $450,891

Mayville, WI $453,178

Menomonee Falls, WI $467,735

Merton, WI $463,836

Mount Calvary, WI $451,271

Nashotah, WI $461,567

Neosho, WI $457,753

Newburg, WI $461,671

New Holstein, WI $450,637

Newton, WI $449,040

North Lake, WI $465,447

Oakfield, WI $450,078

Oconomowoc, WI $459,754

Okauchee, WI $461,065

Oostburg, WI $455,560

Pewaukee, WI $465,081

Plymouth, WI $451,351

Port Washington, WI $462,465

Random Lake, WI $457,622

Richfield, WI $464,085

Rubicon, WI $458,547

Saint Cloud, WI $451,229

Saukville, WI $463,038

Sheboygan, WI $453,188

Sheboygan Falls, WI $451,661

Slinger, WI $461,807

Stockbridge, WI $452,286

Sussex, WI $465,438

West Bend, WI $459,407

Theresa, WI $455,738

Thiensville, WI $468,632

Waldo, WI $454,324

Watertown, WI $455,607

Mequon, WI $467,429

Woodland, WI $456,579

Bassett, WI $455,546

Benet Lake, WI $455,118

Big Bend, WI $462,648

Bristol, WI $455,175

Burlington, WI $456,029

Caledonia, WI $457,735

Camp Lake, WI $455,682

Cudahy, WI $469,661

Darien, WI $453,531

Delavan, WI $453,338

Dousman, WI $458,510

Eagle, WI $457,669

Cobb, WI $450,421

Cottage Grove, WI $461,431

Cross Plains, WI $460,276

Dane, WI $460,248

Darlington, WI $450,167

Deerfield, WI $460,163

De Forest, WI $460,764

Dodgeville, WI $452,441

Edgerton, WI $457,796

Edmund, WI $451,407

Evansville, WI $456,541

Footville, WI $453,686

Fort Atkinson, WI $455,832

Gotham, WI $452,427

Gratiot, WI $448,152

Hanover, WI $453,592

Highland, WI $449,815

Hollandale, WI $455,165

Janesville, WI $453,949

Shawano, WI $447,387

Sherwood, WI $453,465

Shiocton, WI $450,275

Sobieski, WI $446,546

Suamico, WI $446,424

Suring, WI $445,865

Townsend, WI $444,911

Wausaukee, WI $444,648

Wrightstown, WI $452,126

Zachow, WI $447,274

Algoma, WI $446,452

Baileys Harbor, WI $445,226

Brussels, WI $446,405

Casco, WI $446,494

Collins, WI $449,994

Denmark, WI $447,025

Egg Harbor, WI $445,578

Ellison Bay, WI $444,817

Ephraim, WI $445,574

Fish Creek, WI $445,278

Forestville, WI $446,414

Francis Creek, WI $447,542

Kellnersville, WI $447,838

Kewaunee, WI $446,706

Luxemburg, WI $446,504

Manitowoc, WI $448,382

Maplewood, WI $446,334

Maribel, WI $447,556

Mishicot, WI $447,180

New Franken, WI $446,438

Reedsville, WI $448,749

Saint Nazianz, WI $449,632

Sister Bay, WI $445,311

Sturgeon Bay, WI $446,489

Tisch Mills, WI $446,978

Two Rivers, WI $447,142

Valders, WI $449,421

Washington Island, WI $444,559

Whitelaw, WI $447,856

Green Bay, WI $446,372

East Troy, WI $457,669

Elkhorn, WI $454,517

Elm Grove, WI $469,468

Fontana, WI $453,446

Franksville, WI $457,434

Genesee Depot, WI $460,957

Genoa City, WI $454,738

Greendale, WI $469,130

Hales Corners, WI $468,327

Franklin, WI $465,626

Helenville, WI $455,099

Honey Creek, WI $456,236

Kansasville, WI $456,076

Kenosha, WI $454,141

New Berlin, WI $466,861

Lake Geneva, WI $453,197

Lyons, WI $455,635

Mukwonago, WI $460,464

Muskego, WI $463,381

New Munster, WI $455,687

North Prairie, WI $460,215

Fremont, WI $450,651

Rice Lake, WI $445,264

Sarona, WI $444,174

Shell Lake, WI $444,554

Siren, WI $449,049

Solon Springs, WI $446,527

South Range, WI $450,740

Springbrook, WI $443,319

Stone Lake, WI $443,483

Superior, WI $451,220

Trego, WI $443,793

Turtle Lake, WI $453,845

Wascott, WI $446,076

Washburn, WI $444,366

Webster, WI $444,907

Weyerhaeuser, WI $444,183

Winter, WI $442,065

Oshkosh, WI $451,835

Almond, WI $446,950

Appleton, WI $454,451

Bancroft, WI $445,555

Bear Creek, WI $449,552

Berlin, WI $449,862

Big Falls, WI $448,514

Butte Des Morts, WI $451,600

Caroline, WI $447,302

Clintonville, WI $448,458

Coloma, WI $445,776

Dale, WI $452,422

Eldorado, WI $450,764

Embarrass, WI $448,307

Eureka, WI $449,984

Fond Du Lac, WI $452,957

Jefferson, WI $455,452

Juda, WI $452,121

Lake Mills, WI $457,631

Linden, WI $450,938

Livingston, WI $448,622

Lodi, WI $458,777

Lone Rock, WI $451,065

Lowell, WI $455,856

Mc Farland, WI $461,943

Marshall, WI $459,670

Mazomanie, WI $458,589

Merrimac, WI $456,781

Middleton, WI $461,610

Milton, WI $454,146

Mineral Point, WI $451,135

Monroe, WI $451,844

Montfort, WI $448,815

Monticello, WI $455,273

Morrisonville, WI $460,290

Mount Horeb, WI $458,124

Muscoda, WI $448,054

New Glarus, WI $457,138

Oregon, WI $461,173

Orfordville, WI $453,164

Plain, WI $452,436

Prairie Du Sac, WI $457,021

Reeseville, WI $456,781

Rewey, WI $449,129

Richland Center, WI $447,603

Ridgeway, WI $455,687

Sauk City, WI $457,152

Sextonville, WI $451,717

Sharon, WI $453,423

Shullsburg, WI $447,293

South Wayne, WI $449,106

Spring Green, WI $454,179

Stoughton, WI $460,299

Sun Prairie, WI $460,764

Verona, WI $460,637

Waterloo, WI $458,251

Waunakee, WI $461,793

Windsor, WI $461,502

Woodford, WI $451,769

Madison, WI $462,765

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$600,679	$289.0	30%
Biotechnology	$554,473	$267.0	20%
Software & Networking	$554,473	$267.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$531,370	$255.0	15%
Telecom	$531,370	$255.0	15%

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$425,700

Average $462,061/year

$512,223

$35,475

Average $38,505/month

$42,685

$8,187

Average $8,886/week

$9,850

$205

Average $222/hour

$246

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$512,223	$42,685	$9,850	$246
Average	$462,061	$38,505	$8,886	$222
25th Percentile	$425,700	$35,475	$8,187	$205

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