In-House Counsel salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median In-House Counsel salary of $150,000 — after $36,570 income tax and $3,000 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for In-House Counsel roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Baker McKenzie★ 3.8 | $354,387 | $340,524 – $368,250 |
| Xceed★ 4.7 | $300,153 | $287,793 – $312,513 |
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $198,903 | $191,470 – $206,336 |
| Telstra★ 3.8 | $189,725 | $181,605 – $197,845 |
| Arrow Energy★ 2.9 | $157,257 | $151,270 – $163,245 |
| Korea Gas★ 3.1 | $149,732 | $143,390 – $156,074 |
| HiSmile★ 4.6 | $149,604 | $144,092 – $155,116 |
| Virgin Australia★ 3.4 | $140,475 | $135,230 – $145,720 |
| Cotality★ 4.2 | $129,956 | $123,690 – $136,222 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $129,180 | $124,423 – $133,938 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $125,235 | $119,800 – $130,670 |
| AMP Limited★ 3.3 | $109,753 | $105,871 – $113,636 |
| Red Bull★ 4.1 | $99,549 | $95,237 – $103,861 |
| Hunter Accounting Services★ 4.0 | $98,741 | $95,283 – $102,199 |
| Downer★ 3.3 | $94,843 | $91,752 – $97,935 |
| Best Practice (Australia)★ 4.5 | $91,211 | $87,931 – $94,492 |
| Deloitte★ 3.8 | $80,558 | $77,121 – $83,994 |
| Freyssinet USA★ 3.8 | $78,645 | $75,483 – $81,787 |
| Settlement Services International★ 3.0 | $69,239 | $66,275 – $72,183 |
| Ey Fonzi Pizzeria★ 5.0 | $51,455 | $49,519 – $53,392 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.