What is the median salary for Counsel in Melbourne?

The median salary for Counsel in Melbourne is AUD 180,000 - AUD 240,000 per year.

How does the Counsel salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Counsel in Australia is AUD 13,333 - AUD 15,521, while in Melbourne it is AUD 186,268 - AUD 223,208.

Counsel Salary in Australia

Counsel Salary in Melbourne

Based on 2,132 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$186,268 - $223,208

Median salary

$180,000 - $240,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$104K

25th percentile$133K

Median$180K

75th percentile$220K

90th percentile$280K

50% of professionals earn between $132,858 - $220,000 AUD

The median salary is $180,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

186,268 - 223,208

Median salary

180,000 - 240,000

2,132 job openings

Australia

Average salary

13,333 - 15,521

Median salary

13,333 - 15,521

14,304 job openings

Other cities

Sydney2,253 job openings

Brisbane1,051 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney851 job openings

Adelaide313 job openings

Perth242 job openings

Canberra241 job openings

Gold Coast97 job openings

Newcastle70 job openings

Darwin59 job openings

Sydney (city)47 job openings

Hobart43 job openings

Sydney Cbd35 job openings

Haymarket32 job openings

Top companies hiring

State Government of Victoria2

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia1

Resimax Group1

Transurban1

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The average salary for a Counsel in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 186,268 - AUD 223,208 per year in 2026, based on 2,132 job listings.

Leading employers for Counsel roles in Australia include State Government of Victoria, Wolf & Williams, EnergyAustralia, Gorilla Jobs, Kennedys.

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