Salary of Principal Solicitor in Australia 2026

How much does a Principal Solicitor earn?

$18,750 / Annual
Based on 52 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $100,000 Average salary: $18,750 Maximum: $29,167

Minimum
$100,000 Average salary
$18,750 Maximum
$29,167

$1,562 / Monthly
Based on 52 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $8,333 Average salary: $1,562 Maximum: $2,431

Minimum
$8,333 Average salary
$1,562 Maximum
$2,431

$52 / Daily
Based on 52 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $278 Average salary: $52 Maximum: $81

Minimum
$278 Average salary
$52 Maximum
$81

$10 / Hourly
Based on 52 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $52 Average salary: $10 Maximum: $15

Minimum
$52 Average salary
$10 Maximum
$15

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Principal Solicitor in Australia

Principal Solicitor

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Treasury Full-time $154,231 - $178,369 Contract

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Treasury Full-time $154,000 - $178,000 Contract

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FAQ - Principal Solicitor

The average salary for Principal Solicitor is AUD18,750 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 52 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Solicitor in Australia.

The lowest salary of Principal Solicitor per year in Australia is AUD100,000

The highest salary for Principal Solicitor per year in Australia is AUD29,167

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 52 job postings with salary.