How much does a lawyer make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 37,720 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,242
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 3.8 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $1,248 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,242 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeMWK 483,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMWK 389,900
- Museum curatorMWK 327,400
- LibrarianMWK 337,900
- EconomistMWK 414,400
- AnthropologistMWK 334,000
- HistorianMWK 349,400
- PsychologistMWK 371,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 37,720 a month, MWK 452,600 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 340,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 620,700.
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 Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $1,242 in Malawi, 128.6 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: MWK 483,900 a year against MWK 452,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate