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Lawyer Salary in Italy

The Italy median is $108,080 per year, with observed city pay up to Milan at $85,094.

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Lawyer pay in Italy: Milan leads, Rome trails

The Italy national median for a lawyer is 93.100 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 60.300 € in Rome to 73.300 € in Milan (1.2×).

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. Common screening skills include Research, Writing, Negotiation, and Advocacy.

A modeled national band runs about 51.200 €–144.300 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Italian city.

Milan sits -21% vs the national median; Rome sits -35%. Relocating inside Italy for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Italy shows about 1.5% CPI in 2025. A lawyer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby legal titles on this site include Paralegal and Corporate Attorney.

How to use Lawyer pay data in Italy

Start with the national median (93.100 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Italy hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 51.200 € (10th) → 93.100 € (median) → 144.300 € (90th). Milan’s observed median is 73.300 €, with a local band about 48.600 €–111.000 €. If an offer is “at the Italy median” but the job is in Milan, you may still be under local market.

National median
$108,080
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,055
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,094
Milan, IT
Hourly (national)
$51.96
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Italy

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Milan, IT$85,094
Rome, IT$70,002

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Italy?
The national median is about 93.100 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 60.300 € to 73.300 €.
Which Italy city pays lawyers the most?
Milan, IT leads observed metros at about 73.300 € per year (-21% vs national).
Which Italy city pays lawyers the least?
Among observed cities, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 60.300 € per year.
How many Italy cities have lawyer salary data?
2 metros list observed lawyer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is lawyer in demand in Italy?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Italian industry mix.