50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $220,000 AUD
The median salary is $130,000
The average salary for a Lawyer in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 220,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 175,000 per year, based on 14,453 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Perth. Melbourne leads with 2,503 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in Australia include Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment, Queensland Government, Bartier Perry Pty Limited, Cooper Grace Ward, Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing.
Explore 14,453 Lawyer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.