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Salary Guide

Legal Counsel Salary in Canada

Based on 15,682 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$125,000 - $150,000
Median salary
$125,000 - $150,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$83K
25th percentile$104K
Median$125K
75th percentile$150K
90th percentile$173K

50% of professionals earn between $103,512 - $150,000 CAD

The median salary is $125,000

Top cities

Toronto4,028 job openings
Winnipeg3,513 job openings
Montréal1,205 job openings
Calgary956 job openings
Vancouver811 job openings
Mississauga367 job openings
Ottawa299 job openings
Markham232 job openings
Burnaby160 job openings
Edmonton158 job openings
Dorval139 job openings
Halifax106 job openings
Kimberley67 job openings

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Legal Counsel

15,682 job openings

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The average salary for a Legal Counsel in Canada is CAD 125,000 - CAD 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 137,500 per year, based on 15,682 active job listings.

The cities with the most Legal Counsel job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 4,028 job openings.

Explore 15,682 Legal Counsel job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.