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Senior lawyer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Lawyer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$121,535

The average salary for a senior lawyer is $121,535 per year in Australia. 257 salaries reported, updated at 23 June 2026

Senior Lawyer job openings in Australia

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Senior Criminal Lawyer (Rockha...
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Rockhampton QLD
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Lawyer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$182,000per year
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Mission Australia
 
$170,000per year
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Fuse Recruitment
 
$160,000per year
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Department of Communities
 
$145,495per year
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Programmed
 
$145,000per year
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Australian Securities and Inve...
 
$143,656per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Lawyers

  1. Sydney NSW
    $143,158 per year
  2. Canberra ACT
    $142,926 per year
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $140,466 per year
  4. Darwin NT
    $135,154 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $124,164 per year

Where can a Senior Lawyer earn more?

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