Lawyer Salary in Australia
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Australia median is $146,428 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$146,428
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,214
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$146,428
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$70.40
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Australia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $146,428 | $12,214 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $109,647 | $9,160 | -25% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $105,484 | $8,813 | -28% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $96,462 | $8,050 | -34% |
| Perth, WA | $96,462 | $8,050 | -34% |
| Adelaide, SA | $86,746 | $7,217 | -41% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Australia?
- The national median lawyer salary in Australia is about $211,000 per year ($17,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $125,000 to $211,000.
- Which Australia city pays lawyers the most?
- Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $211,000 per year.
- Which Australia city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $125,000 per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Australia?
- Across Australia cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about $82,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $327,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Australia cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
- Is lawyer 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 Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.