Legal
Solicitor / Lawyer Salary in Australia
Solicitors and lawyers advise clients on legal matters, draft documents and represent clients in proceedings. Seek listings span private practice, in-house, and government. Big-law firm salaries are highest, particularly for corporate and litigation specialists.
AU Typical Range
$70k – $200k
AU Median
$115k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $65k – $175k
Salary by experience level
Graduate / Paralegal
Solicitor (1–3 PAE)
Senior (3–7 PAE)
Special Counsel
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $115k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$84,858
Monthly
$7,072
Fortnightly
$3,264
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What is the average Solicitor / Lawyer salary in Australia?
The average Solicitor / Lawyer salary in Australia is around $115k per year, with a typical Seek range of $70k – $200k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Solicitor / Lawyer take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $115k, take-home pay is approximately $84,858 per year ($7,072 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.