Corporate Lawyer Salary in Australia

AU$126,400
per year
per month
AU$10,530
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$9,870/year
Profit Sharing
AU$7,650/year
Bonus
AU$820/month
Profit Sharing
AU$640/month

Corporate Lawyer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Corporate Lawyer is AU$126,400 per year (AU$10,530 per month), which is AU$56,512 (+81%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Corporate Lawyer can expect an average starting salary of AU$68,250. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
AU$68,250
Low
AU$126,400
Average salary
AU$250,000
High
AU$5,690
Low
AU$10,530
Average salary
AU$20,830
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0
AU$174,300
AU$348,670
Base SalaryAU$68,250 - 250,000
BonusAU$0 - 32,400
Profit SharingAU$0 - 66,270
Total CompensationAU$68,250 - 348,670
AU$0
AU$14,530
AU$29,050
Base SalaryAU$5,690 - 20,830
BonusAU$0 - 2,700
Profit SharingAU$0 - 5,520
Total CompensationAU$5,690 - 29,050

Corporate Lawyer Salary Range

Low
AU$68,250
Average salary
AU$126,400
Senior
AU$154,200
High
AU$250,000
Low
AU$5,690
Average salary
AU$10,530
Senior
AU$12,850
High
AU$20,830
Among corporate lawyers, Junior Corporate Lawyers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Corporate Lawyers enjoy the highest salaries.

Corporate Lawyer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Corporate LawyerAU$154K/year
+22% 
Junior Corporate LawyerAU$68K/year
 -46%

Corporate Lawyer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Corporate Lawyer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$68,250 per year. A mid career Corporate Lawyer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$114,300, while a Senior Corporate Lawyer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$154,200. Corporate lawyers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$178,900 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Corporate Lawyer in Australia

Late Career▲ +42%
Senior▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$126,400/year
Mid Career▼ -10%
Entry Level▼ -46%

Gender Breakdown

Female
41%
Male
59%

Corporate Lawyer - Jobs by Location

Corporate Lawyer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Corporate 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Corporate Lawyer

How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Australia?
A Corporate Lawyer in Australia earns an average of AU$126,400 gross per year, which is about AU$10,530 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Corporate Lawyer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Corporate Lawyer in Australia is around AU$68,250 gross per year. Junior Corporate Lawyers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Corporate Lawyer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$250,000 gross per year. Senior Corporate Lawyers usually have the highest salaries.
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