Salary of Senior Lawyer in Australia 2026

How much does a Senior Lawyer earn?

$11,202 / Annual
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $113,668 Average salary: $11,202 Maximum: $12,860

Minimum
$113,668 Average salary
$11,202 Maximum
$12,860

$933 / Monthly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $9,472 Average salary: $933 Maximum: $1,072

Minimum
$9,472 Average salary
$933 Maximum
$1,072

$31 / Daily
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $316 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $36

Minimum
$316 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$36

$6 / Hourly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $59 Average salary: $6 Maximum: $7

Minimum
$59 Average salary
$6 Maximum
$7

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Senior Lawyer in Australia

Senior Lawyer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full-time $121,839 Contract

• Full Time / 9 day fortnight / 36 Hours • Salary: From $121,839 plus Superannuation • Position Brief - Senior...
Senior Lawyer

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 1 week ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Health Full-time $160,413 - $178,993 Contract

As part of the Legal Services unit, provide the CEO of NT Health, its divisions and regional health services with high...
Senior Lawyer

5 days ago

Townsville City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full-time

About the opportunityShape major contracts, research partnerships, technology projects, and commercial arrangements for...

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General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
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Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings

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FAQ - Senior Lawyer

The average salary for Senior Lawyer is AUD11,202 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 15 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Lawyer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Senior Lawyer per year in Australia is AUD113,668

The highest salary for Senior Lawyer per year in Australia is AUD12,860

Data updated: October 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: 15 job postings with salary.