Fractional General Counsel hourly rate
A senior Fractional General Counsel typically receives $245 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $95.64. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Fractional General Counsel pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46.94 | $1,020 | $97,600 |
| 25th | $61.69 | $1,340 | $128,300 |
| Median | $95.64 | $2,070 | $198,900 |
| 75th | $132.61 | $2,870 | $275,800 |
| 90th | $210.62 | $4,560 | $438,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Fractional General Counsel rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.94 | $95.64 | $210.62 | $245 |
| Canada | CA$33.13 | CA$65.51 | CA$117.44 | CA$165 |
| United Kingdom | £17.31 | £32.50 | £85.48 | £80 |
| Austria | €16.08 | €33.73 | €76.82 | €85 |
| Belgium | €20.06 | €47.93 | €110.81 | €120 |
| Bulgaria | €5.82 | €13.74 | €42.02 | €35 |
| Croatia | €8.67 | €18.99 | €46.26 | €50 |
| Cyprus | €10.42 | €23.27 | €79.52 | €60 |
| Czechia | €8.65 | €17.93 | €39.76 | €45 |
| Denmark | €22.25 | €43.28 | €88.19 | €110 |
| Estonia | €8.49 | €20.31 | €47.68 | €50 |
| Finland | €17.58 | €32.21 | €68.92 | €80 |
| France | €14.55 | €28.45 | €68.80 | €70 |
| Germany | €17.80 | €41.48 | €100.75 | €105 |
| Greece | €7.58 | €15.59 | €36.45 | €40 |
| Hungary | €7.49 | €17.06 | €44.60 | €45 |
| Ireland | €21.63 | €47.41 | €144.60 | €120 |
| Italy | €14.32 | €27.27 | €69.57 | €70 |
| Latvia | €7.26 | €18.31 | €49.68 | €45 |
| Lithuania | €9.02 | €20.51 | €52.29 | €50 |
| Luxembourg | €21.64 | €45.14 | €126.93 | €115 |
| Malta | €7.27 | €16.19 | €38.58 | €40 |
| Netherlands | €15.65 | €34.78 | €77.12 | €90 |
| Poland | €8.12 | €17.75 | €46.85 | €45 |
| Portugal | €10.68 | €18.19 | €57.28 | €45 |
| Romania | €7.29 | €16.10 | €47.62 | €40 |
| Slovakia | €6.85 | €14.10 | €32.13 | €35 |
| Slovenia | €11.62 | €22.29 | €52.62 | €55 |
| Spain | €11.75 | €23.64 | €61.27 | €60 |
| Sweden | €16.07 | €28.18 | €55.90 | €70 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional General Counsel in the regular role format.
Fractional General Counsel pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Director | $200 |
| Executive | $245 |
Questions about Fractional General Counsel rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Fractional General Counsel?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Fractional General Counsel is $245 an hour (market median wage $95.64). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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