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Senior Corporate Counsel

Average Senior Corporate Counsel Salary in South Africa

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R1,220,838
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 118.60
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
90%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Senior Corporate Counsel is R1,220,838 in 2025

Base Salary
R119 - R2m
Bonus
R87k - R254k
Total Pay
R119 - R4m
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Oct 11 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Corporate Counsel

Medical
88%
Dental
13%
Vision
13%
None
13%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Corporate Counsels

Female
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Corporate Counsels

What is the highest pay for Senior Corporate Counsels?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Corporate Counsel is ZAR 2m / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Corporate Counsels?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Corporate Counsel is ZAR 118.60 / year

How can Senior Corporate Counsels increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Corporate Counsel is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Corporate Counsel that oversees more junior Senior Corporate Counsels, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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