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Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in Canada

Based on 18,343 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$100,000 - $125,000
Median salary
$100,000 - $125,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$100K
75th percentile$125K
90th percentile$144K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $125,000 CAD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Toronto3,616 job openings
Montreal1,573 job openings
Calgary1,152 job openings
Winnipeg1,147 job openings
Vancouver1,038 job openings
Ottawa553 job openings
Edmonton475 job openings
Mississauga368 job openings
Moncton197 job openings
Halifax138 job openings
Hamilton125 job openings
Vaughan122 job openings
Ahuntsic North103 job openings
Kitchener100 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in Canada is CAD 100,000 - CAD 125,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 112,500 per year, based on 18,343 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 3,616 job openings.

Explore 18,343 Lawyer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.