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legal counsel salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 115 000

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How much does a legal counsel earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time legal counsel earns an average gross salary of CHF 115 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 217 000, based on 85 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, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 128 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 137 010
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 126 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 115 000

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 89 440. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 139 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

legal counsel, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 440
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 139 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 124 798
Average salary CHF 115 000
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for legal counsel have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 115 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 142 per year.

Salary trend

legal counsel, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 142
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 150
Average salary CHF 115 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a legal counsel is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 190 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for legal counsel, Basel-Stadt

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 190 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 157 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 155 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 139 0001 job
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 124 9001 job
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 116 0848 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 115 500Set 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.

BS

Basel-Stadt

legal counsel

CHF 115 000

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
Berne average salary CHF 109 100
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 100 800
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 544
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 250
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 105 000
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 126 500
Zurich average salary CHF 117 165
Average salary CHF 108 055