How much does a lawyer make in Samoa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is WST 2,164 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,657
- Compared with the median pay in Samoa
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Samoa 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 |
| 78. Fiji estimate | $9,832 |
| 79. Samoa estimate | $9,657 |
| 80. Albania estimate | $9,535 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeWST 27,760
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedWST 22,370
- Museum curatorWST 18,780
- LibrarianWST 19,390
- EconomistWST 23,780
- AnthropologistWST 19,160
- HistorianWST 20,040
- PsychologistWST 21,310
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Samoa?
The median gross salary is WST 2,164 a month, WST 25,970 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around WST 19,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than WST 35,610.
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 Samoa or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $9,657 in Samoa, 16.5 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: WST 27,760 a year against WST 25,970 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate