How much does a lawyer make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 11,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,879
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $7,968 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $7,879 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $7,698 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeMDL 146,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMDL 117,900
- Museum curatorMDL 99,030
- LibrarianMDL 102,200
- EconomistMDL 125,400
- AnthropologistMDL 101,000
- HistorianMDL 105,700
- PsychologistMDL 112,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 11,410 a month, MDL 136,900 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 103,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 187,800.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $7,879 in Moldova, 20.3 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: MDL 146,400 a year against MDL 136,900 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate