Career comparison

Corporate Counsel vs Attorney

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Corporate Counsel

$159,670

Strong Career • 77/100

Attorney

$159,670

Strong Career • 77/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricCorporate CounselAttorney
IndustryLegalLegal
National median$159,670$159,670
Entry (p10)$78,360$78,360
Top 10% (p90)$351,600$351,600
Growth outlookAverageAverage
Typical educationDoctoral degreeDoctoral degree
Remote score40/10040/100
Career Opportunity77/100 (Strong Career)77/100 (Strong Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Corporate Counsel score

77/100

Strong

77

Strong Career

Attorney score

77/100

Strong

77

Strong Career