How much does a Lawyer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in Canada ranges from CAD 98,400 to CAD 125,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 17,002 job listings

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in Canada

Based on 17,002 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$98,400 - $125,000

Median salary

$98,400 - $125,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$75K

Median$98K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$144K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $125,000 CAD

The median salary is $98,400

Top cities

Toronto3,216 job openings

Calgary1,146 job openings

Winnipeg1,019 job openings

Montréal953 job openings

Vancouver931 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)623 job openings

Ottawa427 job openings

Edmonton410 job openings

Mississauga234 job openings

Hamilton160 job openings

Vaughan124 job openings

Kitchener81 job openings

Moncton79 job openings

Halifax76 job openings

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Lawyer

17,002 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in Canada is CAD 98,400 - CAD 125,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 111,700 per year, based on 17,002 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montréal, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 3,216 job openings.

Explore 17,002 Lawyer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.