Lawyer Salary by Country
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, 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
Lawyer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $166,000 | $13,800 |
 United Kingdom | $149,935 | $12,450 |
 Canada | $151,780 | $12,637 |
 Australia | $146,428 | $12,214 |
 Germany | $151,690 | $12,660 |
 France | $149,409 | $12,432 |
 Netherlands | $239,510 | $19,959 |
 Switzerland | $180,405 | $15,075 |
 Singapore | $121,475 | $10,136 |
 India | $34,139 | $2,845 |
 Japan | $146,158 | $12,180 |
 South Korea | $163,295 | $13,608 |
 Poland | $86,526 | $7,206 |
 Brazil | $71,602 | $5,967 |
 United Arab Emirates | $139,415 | $11,627 |
 Mexico | $75,940 | $6,326 |
 Ireland | $175,641 | $14,599 |
 Spain | $102,761 | $8,554 |
 Italy | $106,183 | $8,896 |
 Sweden | $214,965 | $17,910 |
 Norway | $306,786 | $25,565 |
 Denmark | $230,847 | $19,232 |
 Belgium | $164,235 | $13,686 |
 Austria | $141,425 | $11,747 |
 Portugal | $57,482 | $4,790 |
 Finland | $176,781 | $14,713 |
 China | $119,765 | $9,985 |
 Hong Kong | $165,821 | $13,814 |
 New Zealand | $135,880 | $11,343 |
 Indonesia | $28,951 | $2,413 |
 Philippines | $27,944 | $2,328 |
 Vietnam | $30,840 | $2,570 |
 Thailand | $57,888 | $4,823 |
 Malaysia | $89,684 | $7,470 |
 Israel | $165,033 | $13,747 |
 Saudi Arabia | $104,267 | $8,693 |
 Turkey | $70,599 | $5,884 |
 Argentina | $29,613 | $2,468 |
 Colombia | $41,424 | $3,452 |
 South Africa | $56,504 | $4,709 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
ResearchWritingNegotiationAdvocacyEthics
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 807.730.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 523.180.000 in Indonesia; ₩245,160,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays lawyers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 807.730.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays lawyers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 50 400 € per year (local currency).
- Is lawyer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do lawyers need?
- Common skills include Research, Writing, Negotiation, Advocacy, Ethics. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other legal jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney. Compare pay on each job page.