Latest legal salaries

Big Law 24 May 2024 ByLauren CroftEmployer market likely to hold firm in FY24–25

Following massive salary hikes and legal candidates being highly sought after, FY2024–25 will see an increased...

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Big Law 15 May 2024 ByLauren CroftReport: Law firms ‘lagging’ in providing benefits

New data from the College of Law has delved into legal careers across the country, showing that while those in law firms...

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Big Law 07 May 2024 ByLauren CroftCorporates pay highest average legal salaries, report says

Legal professionals have an average salary of $102,100 – but new research from the College of Law has shown that law...

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Big Law 08 August 2023 ByLauren CroftAfter the Australian legal market remained buoyant during FY23 in...

After the Australian legal market remained buoyant during FY23 in comparison to other major global markets, firms have...

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Big Law 21 July 2023 ByLauren CroftMajority of lawyers taking fewer holidays post-pandemic

With inflation rising by over 7 per cent this year, it’s unsurprising that many Australians are cutting back on...

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Big Law 02 June 2023 ByLauren CroftSome lawyers ‘are going to be disappointed’ in the upcoming salary...

Last year, salaries in the profession reached an all-time high — but moving into the new financial year, this...

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Big Law 19 April 2023 ByLauren CroftLawyers want pay rises over perks

With a potential economic downturn on the horizon and mid-level lawyers in higher demand than ever, should firms be...

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Big Law 17 February 2023 ByJess FeyderGrads’ salaries are currently inflated by 20 to 30%

Not only are law graduates seeing significant salary hikes for their entry-level roles, with some receiving up to...

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Big Law 07 February 2023 ByLauren CroftIs a ‘loyalty tax’ sustainable within the legal profession?

Within a candidate-short market, some firms are opting for increased sign-on and other bonus schemes for top lawyers, in...

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Careers 03 February 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyLegal salaries are slowing down

While there may still be some pay increases for legal professionals in 2023, salaries will almost certainly not continue...

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