How much does a lawyer make in Rwanda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RF 153,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,395
- Compared with the median pay in Rwanda
- 4.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Rwanda 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 |
| 140. Liberia estimate | $1,414 |
| 141. Rwanda estimate | $1,395 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $1,248 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeRF 1,965,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRF 1,583,800
- Museum curatorRF 1,329,900
- LibrarianRF 1,372,700
- EconomistRF 1,683,400
- AnthropologistRF 1,356,900
- HistorianRF 1,419,300
- PsychologistRF 1,508,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Rwanda?
The median gross salary is RF 153,200 a month, RF 1,838,700 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RF 1,383,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RF 2,521,400.
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 Rwanda or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $1,395 in Rwanda, 114.5 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: RF 1,965,800 a year against RF 1,838,700 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate