Associate Lawyer Salary in Australia
AU$132,700
per year
per month
AU$11,060
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$10,350/year
Bonus
AU$860/month
Associate Lawyer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Associate Lawyer is AU$132,700 per year (AU$11,060 per month), which is AU$62,812 (+90%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Associate Lawyer can expect an average starting salary of AU$66,350. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
An Associate Lawyer can expect an average starting salary of AU$66,350. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
AU$66,350
Low
AU$132,700
Average salary
AU$250,000
High
AU$5,530
Low
AU$11,060
Average salary
AU$20,830
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0 AU$138,900 AU$277,800 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$66,350 - 250,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 27,800 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$66,350 - 277,800 |
AU$0 AU$11,580 AU$23,150 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$5,530 - 20,830 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 2,320 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$5,530 - 23,150 |
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Associate Lawyer Salary Range
Among associate lawyers, Junior Associate Lawyers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Associate Lawyers enjoy the highest salaries.
Associate Lawyer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Associate Lawyer | AU$165K/year | +24% |
| Junior Associate Lawyer | AU$66K/year | -50% |
Associate Lawyer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Associate Lawyer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$66,350 per year. A mid career Associate Lawyer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$117,900, while a Senior Associate Lawyer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$164,500. Associate lawyers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$193,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Associate Lawyer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +46% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | AU$132,700/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -50% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
57%
57%
Male
43%
43%
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Associate Lawyer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Associate Lawyer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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