How much does a Lawyer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in Australia ranges from AUD 80,000 to AUD 220,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 13,017 job listings

How much does a Lawyer earn in Australia?

The average salary for a Lawyer in Australia is AUD 130,000 - AUD 220,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in Australia

Based on 13,017 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$80,000 - $220,000

Median salary

$130,000 - $220,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$80K

Median$130K

75th percentile$220K

90th percentile$253K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $220,000 AUD

The median salary is $130,000

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Top cities

Sydney2,406 job openings

Melbourne2,194 job openings

Brisbane1,870 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney902 job openings

Perth420 job openings

Adelaide169 job openings

Gold Coast159 job openings

Canberra158 job openings

Sydney (city)105 job openings

Newcastle93 job openings

Darwin86 job openings

Gold Coast City79 job openings

Townsville72 job openings

Cairns,qld60 job openings

Warrnambool60 job openings

Ipswich55 job openings

Bunbury45 job openings

Hobart43 job openings

Top companies hiring

The SELL Life65

Administrative Review Tribunal25

Victoria Legal Aid18

Bush to Beach Legal13

MPH Lawyers13

Blake Oliver Legal12

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AUD 85,000 - 140,000-25%

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AUD 55,000 - 85,000-53%

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AUD 55,000 - 95,000-50%

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AUD 120,000 - 152,250-9%

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AUD 30,000 - 100,000-57%

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AUD 65,000 - 180,000-18%

Lawyer

13,017 job openings

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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 13,017 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Perth. Sydney leads with 2,406 job openings.

Leading employers for Lawyer roles in Australia include The SELL Life, Administrative Review Tribunal, Victoria Legal Aid, Bush to Beach Legal, MPH Lawyers.

Explore 13,017 Lawyer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.