Lawyer Salary in Canada
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Canada median is $151,780 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$151,780
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,637
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$151,780
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$72.97
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Canada
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg, MB | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Québec, QC | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Halifax, NS | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Victoria, BC | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Kitchener, ON | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Burnaby, BC | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Longueuil, QC | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Regina, SK | $151,780 | $12,637 | 0% |
| Toronto, ON | $115,777 | $9,672 | -24% |
| Ottawa, ON | $108,011 | $9,036 | -29% |
| Edmonton, AB | $98,128 | $8,189 | -35% |
| Montreal, QC | $96,010 | $7,977 | -37% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Canada?
- The national median lawyer salary in Canada is about $215,000 per year ($17,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $136,000 to $215,000.
- Which Canada city pays lawyers the most?
- Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $215,000 per year.
- Which Canada city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $136,000 per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Canada?
- Across Canada cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about $90,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $333,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Canada cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
- Is lawyer 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 Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.