Legal Industry Salary Guide

Salary Guide for Lawyers and Law Firms

Click here to download our current salary guide: Ablethorpe Recruitment Salary Guide 2026-2027

Our Salary Guide is to be used as a guide for lawyers from graduates through to lawyers, Senior Associates, Special Counsel to In-House Lawyers, Legal Counsel and General Counsel.

As the leading legal recruitment agency in Melbourne, we take pride in our commitment to providing exceptional services and valuable resources to legal professionals.

Our Legal Recruitment Salary Guide is meticulously curated by our team, as well as contributing clients and candidates, who possess extensive knowledge and experience in the legal industry. This comprehensive resource serves as a benchmark for legal professionals, offering valuable insights into salary ranges, compensation packages, and market trends within the Australian legal market.

To discuss whether yours or your employees’ current salary is right, to discuss internal banding levels or for general in-depth industry knowledge please contact our front office to ste up a call with recruitment consultants on +61 3 9923 7454.

Your feedback on the figures is welcomed as well – At present until we get further data on 1 July salary reviews it serves as a guide.