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Toronto
Private Practice
|
Years Experience
|
Large Firm
|
Medium Firm
|
Small Firm
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $130,000 | $104,000 | Varies |
| 2 years | $150,000 | $120,000 | |
| 3 years | $175,000 | $140,000 | |
| 4 years | $195,000 | $156,000 | |
| 5 years | $215,000 | $172,000 | |
| 6 years | $235,000 | $188,000 | |
| 7 years | $255,000 | $204,000 | |
| 8 years | – | – | |
| 9 years | – | – | |
| 10 years | – | – | |
| 10 years+ | – | – |
In House
|
Years Experience
|
Average Salary Range
|
|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $110,000 – $140,000 |
| 3-5 years | $140,000 – $180,000 |
| 6-8 years | $180,000 – $200,000 |
| 9+ years/General Counsel | $200,000 – $300,000 |
Montreal
Private Practice
|
Years Experience
|
Large Firm
|
Medium Firm
|
Small Firm
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $110,000 | $80,000 | Varies |
| 2 years | $120,000 | $90,000 | |
| 3 years | $135,000 | $105,000 | |
| 4 years | $150,000 | $120,000 | |
| 5 years | $165,000 | $130,000 | |
| 6 years | $175,000 | $140,000 | |
| 7 years | $190,000 | $150,000 | |
| 8 years | – | – | |
| 9 years | – | – | |
| 10 years | – | – | |
| 10 years+ | – | – |
In House
|
Years Experience
|
Average Salary Range
|
|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $85,000 – $100,000 |
| 3-5 years | $95,000 – $125,000 |
| 6-8 years | $120,000 – $155,000 |
| 9+ years/General Counsel | $150,000+ |
Vancouver
Private Practice
|
Years Exp.
|
Large Firm
|
Medium Firm
|
Small Firm
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $115,000 | $92,000 | Varies |
| 2 years | $125,000 | $100,000 | |
| 3 years | $140,000 | $112,000 | |
| 4 years | $155,000 | $124,000 | |
| 5 years | $175,000 | $140,000 | |
| 6 years | $190,000 | $152,000 | |
| 7 years | $200,000 | $160,000 | |
| 8 years | – | – | |
| 9 years | – | – | |
| 10 years | – | – | |
| 10 years+ | – | – |
In House
|
Years Exp.
|
Average Salary
|
|---|---|
| 3-8 years | $130,000 – $200,000 |
| 9+ years/General Counsel | $190,000 – $250,000 |
Calgary
Private Practice
|
Years Experience
|
Large Firm
|
Medium Firm
|
Small Firm
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $100,000 | $80,000 | Varies |
| 2 years | $115,000 | $92,000 | |
| 3 years | $145,000 | $116,000 | |
| 4 years | $165,000 | $132,000 | |
| 5 years | $185,000 | $148,000 |
In House
|
Years Experience
|
Average Salary Range
|
|---|---|
| 3-8 years | $135,000 – $150,000 |
| 8-15 years | $175,000 – $200,000 |
| General Counsel | $225,000 – $275,000 |
Please note that the above salary information pertains to base salaries only, and does not include additional guaranteed or anticipated compensation, including signing or retention bonuses, equity-related compensation or other incentives, allowances or expenses. For more insight on total compensation, please contact us.
