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Lawyer Salary in Philippines

The Philippines median is $27,546 per year, with observed city pay up to Manila at $19,218.

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Lawyer pay in Philippines: Manila leads, Manila trails

The Philippines national median for a lawyer is ₱1,720,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₱1,200,000 in Manila to ₱1,200,000 in Manila (1×).

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 ₱946,000–₱2,666,000 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 Filipino city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat ₱1,720,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Philippines shows about 1.7% 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 Philippines

Start with the national median (₱1,720,000), 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 Philippines 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: ₱946,000 (10th) → ₱1,720,000 (median) → ₱2,666,000 (90th). Manila’s observed median is ₱1,200,000, with a local band about ₱720,000–₱2,010,000. If an offer is “at the Philippines median” but the job is in Manila, you may still be under local market.

National median
$27,546
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,295
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$19,218
Manila, NCR
Hourly (national)
$13.24
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Philippines

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
Manila, NCR$19,218

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Related Legal salaries in Philippines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Philippines?
The national median is about ₱1,720,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about ₱1,200,000 to ₱1,200,000.
Which Philippines city pays lawyers the most?
Manila, NCR leads observed metros at about ₱1,200,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Philippines cities have lawyer salary data?
1 metros list observed lawyer percentiles in PHP on this site.
Is lawyer in demand in Philippines?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Filipino industry mix.