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Corporate Attorney Salary in Australia

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The Australia median is $285,916 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$285,916
per year
Monthly (national)
$23,803
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$285,916
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$137.46
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$285,916
Canberra, ACT$285,916
Sunshine Coast, QLD$285,916
Wollongong, NSW$285,916
Hobart, TAS$285,916
Darwin, NT$285,916
Mackay, QLD$285,916
Sydney, NSW$212,355
Melbourne, VIC$210,273
Brisbane, QLD$190,842
Perth, WA$182,514
Adelaide, SA$163,083

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in Australia?
The national median corporate attorney salary in Australia is about $412,000 per year ($34,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $235,000 to $412,000.
Which Australia city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $412,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $235,000 per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about $141,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $661,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is corporate attorney in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Paralegal.