Lawyer Salary in Australia

AU$124,800
per year
per month
AU$10,400
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$6,850/year
Profit Sharing
AU$17,600/year
Bonus
AU$570/month
Profit Sharing
AU$1,470/month

Lawyer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Lawyer is AU$124,800 per year (AU$10,400 per month), which is AU$54,912 (+79%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Lawyer can expect an average starting salary of AU$71,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$250,000.
AU$71,100
Low
AU$124,800
Average salary
AU$250,000
High
AU$5,930
Low
AU$10,400
Average salary
AU$20,830
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0
AU$195,400
AU$390,700
Base SalaryAU$71,100 - 250,000
BonusAU$0 - 26,400
Profit SharingAU$0 - 114,300
Total CompensationAU$71,100 - 390,700
AU$0
AU$16,280
AU$32,560
Base SalaryAU$5,930 - 20,830
BonusAU$0 - 2,200
Profit SharingAU$0 - 9,530
Total CompensationAU$5,930 - 32,560

Lawyer Salary Range

Low
AU$71,100
Average salary
AU$124,800
Senior
AU$149,800
High
AU$250,000
Low
AU$5,930
Average salary
AU$10,400
Senior
AU$12,480
High
AU$20,830
Among lawyers, Junior Lawyers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Lawyers enjoy the highest salaries.

Lawyer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior LawyerAU$150K/year
+20% 
Junior LawyerAU$71K/year
 -43%

Lawyer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Lawyer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$71,100 per year. A mid career Lawyer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$106,100, while a Senior Lawyer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$149,800. Lawyers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$168,300 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lawyer in Australia

Late Career▲ +35%
Senior▲ +20%
Average SalaryAU$124,800/year
Mid Career▼ -15%
Junior▼ -43%

Gender Breakdown

Female
53%
Male
47%

Lawyer - Jobs by Location

Lawyer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all 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 Lawyer

How much does a Lawyer make in Australia?
A Lawyer in Australia earns an average of AU$124,800 gross per year, which is about AU$10,400 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Lawyer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Lawyer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Lawyer in Australia is around AU$71,100 gross per year. Junior Lawyers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Lawyer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Lawyer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$250,000 gross per year. Senior Lawyers usually have the highest salaries.
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