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 6,954 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Council Of The City Of Sydney. Sydney leads with 1,646 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in Australia include Administrative Review Tribunal, Department of Justice QLD, Peppercorn Recruitment, The SELL Life, myCareer - NSW Government.
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