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Corporate Attorney Salary in Canada

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The Canada median is $228,730 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$228,730
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,061
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$228,730
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$109.97
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$228,730
Québec, QC$228,730
Halifax, NS$228,730
Victoria, BC$228,730
Kitchener, ON$228,730
Burnaby, BC$228,730
Longueuil, QC$228,730
Regina, SK$228,730
Toronto, ON$174,371
Ottawa, ON$158,840
Edmonton, AB$150,369
Montreal, QC$143,309

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in Canada?
The national median corporate attorney salary in Canada is about $324,000 per year ($27,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $203,000 to $324,000.
Which Canada city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $324,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $203,000 per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about $122,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $520,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is corporate attorney in demand in Canada?
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.