A lawyer’s salary in Canada depends on his or her experience and the type of law he or she practices. The average salary for a Canadian lawyer is $100,000 per year, but this figure can vary widely depending on the location and practice area.
Lawyer Salary In Canada
How much does a Lawyer make in Canada?
$100,000
/ Annual
Based on 555 salaries
The average lawyer salary in Canada is $100,000 per year or $51.28 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $78,438 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $137,500 per year.
Median
$100,000
Low
$78,438
High
$137,500
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) usually earn between $37,347.00/year and $294,346.00/year in Canada. People working as a “lawyer” are part of this group.
Prevailing wages in Canada
Find out how much workers earned last year in your region and elsewhere in Canada.
Community/Area | Salary ($/year) | ||
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Low | Median | High | |
Canada | 37,347 | 116,940 | 294,346 |
Alberta | 46,078 | 140,808 | 423,922 |
British Columbia | 37,400 | 115,621 | 242,117 |
Manitoba | 45,823 | 109,179 | 198,651 |
New Brunswick | 30,259 | 79,485 | 140,372 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 55,248 | 131,203 | 279,002 |
Northwest Territories | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Nova Scotia | 35,224 | 104,920 | 167,952 |
Nunavut | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ontario | 44,491 | 131,654 | 357,035 |
Prince Edward Island | 28,852 | 89,419 | 144,905 |
Quebec | 29,862 | 89,666 | 208,176 |
Saskatchewan | 24,933 | 119,587 | 190,371 |
Yukon Territory | N/A | N/A | N/A |