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Lawyer salary in Australia

How much does a Lawyer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$113,640

The average salary for a lawyer is $113,640 per year in Australia. 525 salaries reported, updated at 7 June 2026

Lawyer job openings in Australia

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Lawyer
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Brisbane QLD
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Lawyer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Sydney
 
$233,049per year
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Victorian Government
 
$204,300per year
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Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
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University of Sydney
 
$156,277per year
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Macquarie Group
 
$151,667per year
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Department of Finance
 
$149,455per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Lawyers

  1. Perth WA
    $138,919 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $125,992 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $122,692 per year
  4. Alice Springs NT
    $122,266 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $114,505 per year

Where can a Lawyer earn more?

Compare salaries for Lawyers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Lawyer get paid in Australia?

Junior Lawyer

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Average $80,209 per year

Senior Lawyer

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Average $121,523 per year