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Lawyer Salary in Turkey

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Turkey median is $70,599 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is TRY). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$70,599
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,884
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$70,599
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$33.94
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Turkey

CityPer year
Bursa, TR$70,599
İzmir, TR$70,599
Gaziantep, TR$70,599
Diyarbakır, TR$70,599
Adana, TR$70,599
Kayseri, TR$70,599
Konya, TR$70,599
Antalya, TR$70,599
Eskişehir, TR$70,599
Erzurum, TR$70,599
Istanbul, TR$50,610
Ankara, TR$44,443

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Related Legal salaries in Turkey

ParalegalCorporate Attorney

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Turkey?
The national median lawyer salary in Turkey is about ₺3.320.000 per year (₺276.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺2.090.000 to ₺3.320.000.
Which Turkey city pays lawyers the most?
Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺3.320.000 per year.
Which Turkey city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺2.090.000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Turkey?
Across Turkey cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about ₺1.250.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺5.146.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Turkey cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
Is lawyer in demand in Turkey?
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.