How much does a lawyer make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 40,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,743
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Pakistan 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 |
| 134. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $2,047 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,743 |
| 136. Egypt estimate | $1,561 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeRs 523,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 422,000
- Museum curatorRs 354,400
- LibrarianRs 365,800
- EconomistRs 448,600
- AnthropologistRs 361,600
- HistorianRs 378,200
- PsychologistRs 402,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 40,830 a month, Rs 489,900 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 368,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 671,900.
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 Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $1,743 in Pakistan, 91.6 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: Rs 523,800 a year against Rs 489,900 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate