How much does a Lawyer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in Canada ranges from CAD 97,700 to CAD 123,342 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 17,010 job listings

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in Canada

Based on 17,010 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$97,700 - $123,342

Median salary

$97,700 - $123,342

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$75K

Median$98K

75th percentile$123K

90th percentile$142K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $123,342 CAD

The median salary is $97,700

Top cities

Toronto3,193 job openings

Calgary1,137 job openings

Winnipeg1,044 job openings

Montréal956 job openings

Vancouver923 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)627 job openings

Ottawa436 job openings

Edmonton406 job openings

Mississauga236 job openings

Hamilton155 job openings

Vaughan124 job openings

Kitchener81 job openings

Moncton77 job openings

Halifax76 job openings

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Lawyer

17,010 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in Canada is CAD 97,700 - CAD 123,342 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 110,521 per year, based on 17,010 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montréal, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 3,193 job openings.

Explore 17,010 Lawyer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.