Corporate Attorney Salary by Country
Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Legal
Corporate Attorney salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $199,000 | $16,600 |
 United Kingdom | $240,967 | $20,081 |
 Canada | $228,730 | $19,061 |
 Australia | $285,916 | $23,803 |
 Germany | $271,445 | $22,582 |
 France | $246,353 | $20,529 |
 Netherlands | $293,115 | $24,407 |
 Switzerland | $307,677 | $25,702 |
 Singapore | $271,578 | $22,670 |
 India | $41,469 | $3,456 |
 Japan | $180,010 | $15,001 |
 South Korea | $200,169 | $16,681 |
 Poland | $199,878 | $16,648 |
 Brazil | $83,732 | $6,984 |
 United Arab Emirates | $169,367 | $14,105 |
 Mexico | $93,069 | $7,754 |
 Ireland | $249,775 | $20,872 |
 Spain | $191,608 | $15,967 |
 Italy | $188,186 | $15,739 |
 Sweden | $251,137 | $20,928 |
 Norway | $367,121 | $30,597 |
 Denmark | $270,596 | $22,550 |
 Belgium | $287,412 | $23,951 |
 Austria | $231,526 | $19,275 |
 Portugal | $142,565 | $11,861 |
 Finland | $217,840 | $18,134 |
 China | $144,691 | $12,065 |
 Hong Kong | $202,812 | $16,901 |
 New Zealand | $184,244 | $15,373 |
 Indonesia | $35,025 | $2,919 |
 Philippines | $33,468 | $2,790 |
 Vietnam | $36,372 | $3,031 |
 Thailand | $71,685 | $5,975 |
 Malaysia | $108,358 | $9,042 |
 Israel | $226,132 | $18,861 |
 Saudi Arabia | $122,667 | $10,213 |
 Turkey | $86,760 | $7,230 |
 Argentina | $36,904 | $3,075 |
 Colombia | $68,478 | $5,707 |
 South Africa | $66,044 | $5,504 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
ContractsM&AComplianceNegotiationResearch
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a corporate attorney make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 952.630.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 632.940.000 in Indonesia; ₩300,520,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays corporate attorneys the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 952.630.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays corporate attorneys the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 125 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is corporate attorney a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do corporate attorneys need?
- Common skills include Contracts, M&A, Compliance, Negotiation, Research. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other legal jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Lawyer, Paralegal. Compare pay on each job page.