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Chief legal officer salary in Australia

How much does a Chief Legal Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$163,585

The average salary for a chief legal officer is $163,585 per year in Australia. 3 salaries reported, updated at 10 April 2026

Highest paying companies for Chief Legal Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Department of Communities
 
$211,596per year
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Curtin University
 
$92,655per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Chief Legal Officers

  1. Perth WA
    $219,383 per year
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $83,879 per year

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The average salary for a Chief Legal Officer is $163,585 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 3 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 10 April 2026.

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Chief Legal Officer salaries typically range between a low of $103,656 and a high of $258,162 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief Legal Officer include Perth WA at $219,383 per year and Melbourne VIC at $83,879 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief Legal Officer include Department of Communities ($211,596 per year) and Curtin University ($92,655 per year).