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Lawyer Salary in Ireland

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Ireland median is $175,641 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$175,641
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,599
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$175,641
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$84.44
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$175,641
Limerick, IE$175,641
Dublin, IE$128,879

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Related Legal salaries in Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Ireland?
The national median lawyer salary in Ireland is about €154,000 per year (€12,800 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €113,000 to €154,000.
Which Ireland city pays lawyers the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €154,000 per year.
Which Ireland city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €113,000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about €74,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €238,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is lawyer in demand in Ireland?
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.