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GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 100 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub. Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms. Join us, and let’s change the world, together. read more

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GitHub Corporate Counsel Salaries in San Francisco

The average GitHub Corporate Counsel in San Francisco earns an estimated $222,247 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $191,293 with a $30,954 bonus. GitHub's Corporate Counsel compensation is $43,902 more than the US average for a Corporate Counsel. Corporate Counsel salaries at GitHub in San Francisco can range from $105,000 - $350,000.

In San Francisco, The Legal Department at GitHub earns $12,711 more on average than the HR Department.

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Average Compensation

$191,293: avg. base

$30,954: avg. bonus

Corporate Counsel Salaries at GitHub

In San Francisco, Corporate Counsels earn $4,082 more than Corporate Counsels.

Corporate Counsel

$218k*

General Counsel

$167k*

Paralegal

$66k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at GitHub by Department

In San Francisco, The Legal Department averages $12,711 more than the HR Department, and $8,834 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering

$139,061 Avg. total comp.

+$9k

Legal

$130,227 Avg. total comp.

$117,516 Avg. total comp.

-$13k

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $194,910, while the average male Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $187,766.

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $197,121, while the average African American/Black Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $180,000.

How Corporate Counsels at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Corporate Counsels at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of Corporate Counsels at GitHub say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (93%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at GitHub

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

81% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

93% Yes

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