Category salary guide
Legal salaries
See junior, mid, and senior pay for common legal roles in the US, UK, EU, Singapore, UAE, and remote.
United States: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | $95k – $115k | $135k – $155k | $175k – $195k |
| Regulatory Counsel | $110k – $130k | $150k – $175k | $195k – $215k |
| Privacy Counsel | $105k – $125k | $145k – $165k | $185k – $205k |
United Kingdom: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | £55k – £65k | £70k – £85k | £90k – £100k |
| Regulatory Counsel | £60k – £70k | £80k – £90k | £100k – £110k |
| Privacy Counsel | £55k – £65k | £75k – £85k | £95k – £105k |
Europe: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | €45k – €50k | €60k – €70k | €80k – €85k |
| Regulatory Counsel | €50k – €60k | €65k – €80k | €85k – €95k |
| Privacy Counsel | €50k – €55k | €65k – €75k | €85k – €90k |
Singapore: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | S$75k – S$85k | S$100k – S$110k | S$125k – S$135k |
| Regulatory Counsel | S$80k – S$95k | S$105k – S$125k | S$135k – S$150k |
| Privacy Counsel | S$75k – S$90k | S$100k – S$120k | S$130k – S$145k |
UAE: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | 190k – 220k AED | 250k – 290k AED | 320k – 350k AED |
| Regulatory Counsel | 210k – 240k AED | 270k – 320k AED | 350k – 380k AED |
| Privacy Counsel | 200k – 230k AED | 260k – 300k AED | 330k – 360k AED |
Remote (Global): Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Counsel | $85k – $100k | $115k – $135k | $150k – $165k |
| Regulatory Counsel | $95k – $110k | $125k – $150k | $165k – $180k |
| Privacy Counsel | $90k – $105k | $120k – $140k | $155k – $170k |
About Legal salaries
Legal pay follows risk and scope. Experience with tokens, securities, and cross border issues often pays more.
How to read these bands: "Junior" is the lower third of a region's base range, "Mid" is the middle band, and "Senior" is the upper band. Pay changes with company stage (startup vs. later stage), location, and how much pay is variable or equity. The tables show base pay only. Always compare total pay, not just base.
What influences pay
- Regulatory exposure and jurisdictions
- Product and market risk profile
- Outside counsel management
- Policy and governance
In-demand skills
- Securities and tokens
- Commercial and privacy
- Policy and governance
- Regulatory engagement
Typical career ladder
- Junior: scoped ownership
- Mid: lead domains with guidance
- Senior: policy, governance, and counsel
Practical tips
Share matters you owned and the outcomes. Note jurisdictions, regulators, and how you balanced speed and risk. Ask who owns policy and how outside counsel is used.