Average salary
$90,000 - $120,000
Median salary
$90,000 - $120,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$11K
25th percentile$14K
Median$90K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K
50% of professionals earn between $14,237 - $120,000 AUD
The median salary is $90,000
Top cities
Sydney3,942 job openings
Melbourne2,489 job openings
Brisbane1,727 job openings
Perth418 job openings
Canberra336 job openings
Adelaide265 job openings
Gold Coast City208 job openings
Newcastle128 job openings
Parramatta115 job openings
Council Of The City Of Sydney86 job openings
Gold Coast78 job openings
Townsville City54 job openings
Geelong45 job openings
Maroochydore44 job openings
Melbourne City Centre34 job openings
Brisbane City33 job openings
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The average salary for a Lawyer in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 105,000 per year, based on 12,668 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra. Sydney leads with 3,942 job openings.
Explore 12,668 Lawyer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.