Lawyer Salary in Canada

$75,300
per year
per month
$4,640
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,100/year
Profit Sharing
$4,200/year
Bonus
$310/month
Profit Sharing
$260/month

Lawyer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Lawyer is $75,300 per year ($4,640 per month), which is $9,529 (+14%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Lawyer can expect an average starting salary of $46,800. The highest salaries can exceed $130,000.
$46,800
Low
$75,300
Average
$130,000
High
$2,890
Low
$4,640
Average
$8,020
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$870
$119,500
$239,900
Base Salary$46,800 - 130,000
Bonus$870 - 22,300
Profit Sharing$930 - 87,600
Total Pay$48,600 - 239,900
$50
$7,370
$14,790
Base Salary$2,890 - 8,020
Bonus$50 - 1,370
Profit Sharing$60 - 5,400
Total Pay$3,000 - 14,790

Lawyer Salary Range

Low
$46,800
Average
$75,300
Senior
$107,500
High
$130,000
Low
$2,890
Average
$4,640
Senior
$6,630
High
$8,020

Lawyer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Lawyer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $46,800 per year. A mid career Lawyer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $72,400, while a Senior Lawyer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $107,500. Lawyers with more than 20 years of experience earn $126,400 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lawyer

Late Career▲ +68%
Senior▲ +43%
Average Salary$75,300/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -38%

Gender Breakdown

Female
47%
Male
53%

Lawyer - Jobs by Location

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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Lawyer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Lawyer

How much does a Lawyer make in Canada?
A Lawyer in Canada earns an average of $75,300 gross per year, which is about $4,640 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Lawyer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Lawyer in Canada?
The starting salary of a Lawyer in Canada is around $46,800 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Lawyer in Canada?
The highest salary of a Lawyer in Canada can reach and exceed $130,000 gross per year.
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