Average salary
$80,465 - $110,955
Median salary
$80,465 - $110,955
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$13K
Median$80K
75th percentile$111K
90th percentile$128K
50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $110,955 AUD
The median salary is $80,465
Top cities
Sydney2,828 job openings
Melbourne2,042 job openings
Brisbane1,522 job openings
Perth379 job openings
Canberra263 job openings
Adelaide148 job openings
Parramatta100 job openings
Gold Coast City93 job openings
Council Of The City Of Sydney84 job openings
Newcastle73 job openings
Gold Coast41 job openings
Darwin36 job openings
Brisbane City31 job openings
The average salary for a Lawyer in Australia is AUD 80,465 - AUD 110,955 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 95,710 per year, based on 9,716 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra. Sydney leads with 2,828 job openings.
Explore 9,716 Lawyer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.