How much does a lawyer make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 73,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,968
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 4.3 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $7,979 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $7,968 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $7,879 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeJMD 945,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedJMD 761,400
- Museum curatorJMD 639,400
- LibrarianJMD 660,000
- EconomistJMD 809,300
- AnthropologistJMD 652,300
- HistorianJMD 682,300
- PsychologistJMD 725,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 73,660 a month, JMD 884,000 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 665,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 1,212,200.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $7,968 in Jamaica, 20.0 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: JMD 945,100 a year against JMD 884,000 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate