How much does a lawyer make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 63,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,360
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $12,560 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $12,360 |
| 67. Mauritius estimate | $12,190 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeDOP 819,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedDOP 659,900
- Museum curatorDOP 554,100
- LibrarianDOP 572,000
- EconomistDOP 701,400
- AnthropologistDOP 565,400
- HistorianDOP 591,400
- PsychologistDOP 628,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 63,840 a month, DOP 766,100 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 576,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 1,050,600.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $12,360 in the Dominican Republic, 12.9 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: DOP 819,100 a year against DOP 766,100 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate