The 2026 U.S. In-House Lawyer Salary Survey is now open.

For several years, we have run a leading compensation survey for in-house lawyers in Canada, with our most recent edition receiving 780 responses. As our U.S. community continues to grow, we are excited to launch our first dedicated survey for in-house counsel across the United States.

This survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and all responses are kept strictly confidential.

By participating, you will help build a comprehensive benchmark for the in-house legal market, including:

• Salary, bonus, and equity trends
• Regional and industry-specific compensation differences
• The impact of hybrid and remote work on pay
• Gender and race-based pay gaps
• How seniority, practice area, and role influence compensation

Early Participation Incentives (because who doesn't love prizes?)

To thank you for contributing, we are offering a series of prize draws:

• First 100 respondents who provide an email address will be entered to win Apple AirPods Pro
• Next 100 respondents who provide an email address will be entered to win an Apple HomePod mini
• All respondents who provide an email address will be entered to win one of three Apple AirTags

Survey Timeline

• Survey deadline: July 17, 2026
• Report release: Q3 2026 (with early access for Premium members)

Thank you for helping us build a meaningful and transparent compensation benchmark for in-house lawyers across the United States.