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Lawyer Salary in Belgium

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Belgium median is $164,235 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$164,235
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,686
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$164,235
Antwerp, VLG
Hourly (national)
$78.96
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Belgium

CityPer year
Antwerp, VLG$164,235
Gent, VLG$164,235
Charleroi, WAL$164,235
Liège, WAL$164,235
Anderlecht, BRU$164,235
Schaerbeek, BRU$164,235
Brugge, VLG$164,235
Namur, WAL$164,235
Leuven, VLG$164,235
Brussels, BRU$115,193

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Related Legal salaries in Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Belgium?
The national median lawyer salary in Belgium is about € 144.000 per year (€ 12.000 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about € 101.000 to € 144.000.
Which Belgium city pays lawyers the most?
Antwerp, VLG pays the most at about € 144.000 per year.
Which Belgium city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Brussels, BRU is on the lower end at about € 101.000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Belgium?
Across Belgium cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about € 67.100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 223.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Belgium cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 10 cities in Belgium, all shown in EUR.
Is lawyer in demand in Belgium?
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.