Career comparison

Corporate Counsel vs Physician

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Corporate Counsel

$159,670

Strong Career • 77/100

Physician

$271,090

Elite Career • 84/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricCorporate CounselPhysician
IndustryLegalHealthcare
National median$159,670$271,090
Entry (p10)$78,360$75,760
Top 10% (p90)$351,600$477,980
Growth outlookAverageFaster than average
Typical educationDoctoral degreeDoctoral degree
Remote score40/10040/100
Career Opportunity77/100 (Strong Career)84/100 (Elite Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Corporate Counsel score

77/100

Strong

77

Strong Career

Physician score

84/100

Excellent

84

Elite Career