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Lawyer Salary in Philippines

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Philippines median is $27,944 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$27,944
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,328
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$27,944
Quezon, NCR
Hourly (national)
$13.43
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Philippines

CityPer year
Quezon, NCR$27,944
Davao, PH$27,944
Caloocan, NCR$27,944
Taguig, NCR$27,944
Zamboanga, PH$27,944
Cebu, PH$27,944
Antipolo, PH$27,944
Pasig, NCR$27,944
Cagayan de Oro, PH$27,944
Valenzuela, NCR$27,944
Paranaque, NCR$27,944
Manila, NCR$19,496

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Philippines?
The national median lawyer salary in Philippines is about ₱1,720,000 per year (₱143,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₱1,200,000 to ₱1,720,000.
Which Philippines city pays lawyers the most?
Quezon, NCR pays the most at about ₱1,720,000 per year.
Which Philippines city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Manila, NCR is on the lower end at about ₱1,200,000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Philippines?
Across Philippines cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about ₱720,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₱2,666,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Philippines cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Philippines, all shown in PHP.
Is lawyer in demand in Philippines?
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.