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 14,000 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth. Melbourne leads with 2,500 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in Australia include Clearcompany, Gorilla Jobs, Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), Queensland Government, NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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