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GitHub VP of Legal Salaries in San Francisco

The average GitHub VP of Legal in San Francisco earns an estimated $204,342 annually. GitHub's VP of Legal compensation is $14,336 less than the US average for a VP of Legal.

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

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$204,342: avg. base

VP of Legal Salaries at GitHub

In San Francisco, VPs of Legal earn $37,255 more than General Counsels, and $13,822 less than Corporate Counsels.

Corporate Counsel

$218k*

General Counsel

$167k*

Paralegal

$66k*

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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

VP of Legal Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female VP of Legal at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $200,000, while the average male VP of Legal at similar sized companies reported making $272,511.

VP of Legal Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian VP of Legal at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $261,475, while the average Asian or Pacific Islander VP of Legal at similar sized companies reported making $225,000.

How VPs of Legal at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of VPs of Legal at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of VPs of Legal 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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