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Chief Legal Officer Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 50 latest salaries • updated: 18 Mar 2025
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₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹94 Lakhs

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Chief Legal Officer Salary in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹94 Lakhs for 6 years of experience to 25 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 50 latest salaries received from Chief Legal... Read More

Latest annual salaries shared by Chief Legal Officers

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Comepost

Chief Legal Officer

8 years exp.

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Lodha Group

Chief Legal Officer

25 years exp.

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Hinduja Leyland Finance

Chief Legal Officer

9 years exp.

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Jindal Water Infrastructure

Chief Legal Officer

23 years exp.

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V-Guard Industries

Chief Legal Officer

13 years exp.

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Enerparc Energy

Chief Legal Officer

11 years exp.

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Assotech Sun Growth

Chief Legal Officer

20 years exp.

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3mo ago

District Legal Services Authority

Chief Legal Officer

14 years exp.

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GK Realty

Chief Legal Officer

13 years exp.

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5mo ago

Comepost

Chief Legal Officer

7 years exp.

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Chief Legal Officer salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
6 years
(1 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

7 years
(2 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

8 years
(2 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

9 years
(4 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

10 years
(1 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Chief Legal Officer Jobs in India

Chief Legal Officer

· 15-20 years

Talent Toppers

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3.5

Chief Legal Officer

· 20-29 years

People Impact

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4.0

Chief Legal Officer

· 18-28 years

Wikilabs India

Mumbai

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Chief Legal Officer Salary By Locations

Locations Avg. annual salary
New Delhi
Chief Legal Officer
7 - 25 years exp.
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₹10 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr

Mumbai
Chief Legal Officer
7 - 25 years exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Kochi
Chief Legal Officer
11 - 14 years exp.
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Noida
Chief Legal Officer
18 - 22 years exp.
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₹18 L/yr - ₹87 L/yr

Jaipur
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6 - 23 years exp.
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₹8 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr

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Chief Legal Officer Salary By Industries

Industries Avg. annual salary

Financial Services

Chief Legal Officer
12 - 25 years exp.
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₹8 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

Media & Entertainment / Publishing

Chief Legal Officer
20 - 25 years exp.
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₹40 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr

Real Estate

Chief Legal Officer
9 - 25 years exp.
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Engineering & Construction

Chief Legal Officer
9 - 25 years exp.
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₹14 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

NBFC

Chief Legal Officer
9 - 25 years exp.
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₹24 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Chief Legal Officer Salaries

What is the salary of a Chief Legal Officer in India?
The salary of a Chief Legal Officer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On average, Chief Legal Officer salaries ranges from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹94.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹94.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹11.8 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 50 salaries received from various Chief Legal Officers across industries.
What are the top paying cities for Chief Legal Officer in India?
The annual salary for Chief Legal Officer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Chief Legal Officer are
Chief Legal Officer Salary in New Delhi ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹97.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Mumbai ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Kochi ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Noida ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹87.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Jaipur ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹94.0 Lakhs per year
Salary expectations for Chief Legal Officer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
What are the top paying industries for Chief Legal Officer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Chief Legal Officer in India are:
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Financial Services ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Media & Entertainment / Publishing ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹97.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Real Estate ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in Engineering & Construction ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
Chief Legal Officer Salary in NBFC ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
How does experience affect salaries of a Chief Legal Officer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Chief Legal Officer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Chief Legal Officer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Chief Legal Officer salary at different experience level are as follows:
Experience Average Salary Range
6 years ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
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