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Senior lawyer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Lawyer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$121,523

The average salary for a senior lawyer is $121,523 per year in Australia. 261 salaries reported, updated at 3 June 2026

Senior Lawyer job openings in Australia

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Senior Executive Lawyer - Comm...
Australian Government4.1out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Lawyer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Westpac Group
 
$184,467per year
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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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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Lawyers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $143,646 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $143,613 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $142,954 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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