How much does a lawyer make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱35,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,509
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $7,698 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $7,509 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $7,078 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Judge₱459,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₱370,600
- Museum curator₱311,200
- Librarian₱321,200
- Economist₱393,900
- Anthropologist₱317,500
- Historian₱332,100
- Psychologist₱353,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱35,850 a month, ₱430,200 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱323,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱589,900.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $7,509 in the Philippines, 21.3 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: ₱459,900 a year against ₱430,200 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate