Privacy & GDPR Counsel hourly rate
A senior Privacy & GDPR Counsel typically receives $130 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $78.43. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Privacy & GDPR 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 | $38.49 | $830 | $80,100 |
| 25th | $50.58 | $1,100 | $105,200 |
| Median | $78.43 | $1,700 | $163,100 |
| 75th | $108.74 | $2,360 | $226,200 |
| 90th | $172.71 | $3,740 | $359,200 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Privacy & GDPR Counsel rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.49 | $78.43 | $172.71 | $130 |
| Canada | CA$29.56 | CA$58.45 | CA$104.79 | CA$95 |
| United Kingdom | £14.19 | £26.65 | £70.08 | £45 |
| Austria | €14.35 | €30.11 | €68.59 | €50 |
| Belgium | €17.91 | €42.79 | €98.94 | €70 |
| Bulgaria | €5.19 | €12.27 | €37.52 | €20 |
| Croatia | €7.74 | €16.95 | €41.30 | €30 |
| Cyprus | €9.30 | €20.77 | €70.99 | €35 |
| Czechia | €7.72 | €16.01 | €35.50 | €25 |
| Denmark | €19.86 | €38.64 | €78.74 | €65 |
| Estonia | €7.58 | €18.13 | €42.57 | €30 |
| Finland | €15.69 | €28.75 | €61.53 | €45 |
| France | €12.97 | €25.37 | €61.35 | €40 |
| Germany | €17.55 | €40.90 | €99.34 | €65 |
| Greece | €6.76 | €13.92 | €32.54 | €23 |
| Hungary | €6.69 | €15.23 | €39.82 | €25 |
| Ireland | €19.31 | €42.32 | €129.10 | €70 |
| Italy | €12.79 | €24.35 | €62.11 | €40 |
| Latvia | €6.48 | €16.35 | €44.36 | €25 |
| Lithuania | €8.06 | €18.31 | €46.69 | €30 |
| Luxembourg | €19.32 | €40.30 | €113.33 | €65 |
| Malta | €6.49 | €14.45 | €34.45 | €24 |
| Netherlands | €13.98 | €31.05 | €68.85 | €50 |
| Poland | €7.25 | €15.85 | €41.83 | €25 |
| Portugal | €9.53 | €16.24 | €51.14 | €25 |
| Romania | €6.51 | €14.37 | €42.51 | €24 |
| Slovakia | €6.12 | €12.59 | €28.69 | €21 |
| Slovenia | €10.38 | €19.90 | €46.98 | €35 |
| Spain | €10.49 | €21.11 | €54.70 | €35 |
| Sweden | €14.35 | €25.16 | €49.91 | €40 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Privacy & GDPR Counsel in the one-off task format.
Privacy & GDPR 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 |
|---|---|
| Senior | $130 |
| Manager | $155 |
| Director | $190 |
Questions about Privacy & GDPR Counsel rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Privacy & GDPR Counsel?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Privacy & GDPR Counsel is $130 an hour (market median wage $78.43). 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.