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Lawyer salary in Canada

How much does a Lawyer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$107,607

The average salary for a lawyer is $107,607 per year in Canada. 705 salaries reported, updated at August 16, 2026

Lawyer job openings in Canada

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Lawyer
Home Counsel Legal Services
National Capital Region, ON
$70,000–$120,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Lawyer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Farmers Of North America
 
$242,500per year
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Freshslice Pizza
 
$212,500per year
TekStaff IT Solutions
 
$177,840per year
McCarthy Tétrault
 
$177,500per year
Bennett Jones LLP
 
$176,667per year
City of Coquitlam, BC
 
$173,285per year

Highest paying cities for Lawyers near Canada

  1. Barrie, ON
    $155,057 per year
  2. Kitchener, ON
    $132,643 per year
  3. Vancouver, BC
    $124,983 per year
  4. Toronto, ON
    $116,117 per year
  5. Edmonton, AB
    $107,365 per year

Where can a Lawyer earn more?

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