How much does a Lawyer earn in India?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in India ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 30,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 5,736 job listings

How much does a Lawyer earn in India?

The average salary for a Lawyer in India is INR 14,00,000 - INR 30,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in India

Based on 5,736 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹6,00,000 - ₹30,00,000

Median salary

₹14,00,000 - ₹30,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹5L

25th percentile₹6L

Median₹14L

75th percentile₹30L

90th percentile₹35L

50% of professionals earn between ₹6,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹14,00,000

Top cities

Mumbai381 job openings

Bengaluru322 job openings

Delhi150 job openings

New Delhi96 job openings

Ahmedabad76 job openings

Chennai57 job openings

Kolkata53 job openings

Jamnagar52 job openings

Jaipur50 job openings

Bhavnagar43 job openings

Gandhinagar42 job openings

Prayagraj40 job openings

Pune40 job openings

Aurangabad38 job openings

Eluru38 job openings

Alappuzha37 job openings

Gurugram37 job openings

Bīkaner36 job openings

Amrāvati35 job openings

Ballari34 job openings

Kolhapur34 job openings

Davangere33 job openings

Dindigul33 job openings

Hyderabad33 job openings

Coimbatore32 job openings

Alwar31 job openings

Belgaum31 job openings

Top companies hiring

Lawshield Technologies Private Limited101

GGV75

Placed57

Michael Page31

Acme Services27

Boston Institute of Analytics11

e-tailize6

Poovayya & Co.5

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Lawyer

5,736 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in India is INR 6,00,000 - INR 30,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 22,00,000 per year, based on 5,736 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, New Delhi, Ahmedabad. Mumbai leads with 381 job openings.

Leading employers for Lawyer roles in India include Lawshield Technologies Private Limited, GGV, Placed, Michael Page, Acme Services.

Explore 5,736 Lawyer job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.