How much does a lawyer make in Singapore?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SGD 6,984 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $62,380
- Compared with the median pay in Singapore
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Singapore 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 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $69,130 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $62,380 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $61,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeSGD 89,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedSGD 72,190
- Museum curatorSGD 60,620
- LibrarianSGD 62,570
- EconomistSGD 76,730
- AnthropologistSGD 61,850
- HistorianSGD 64,690
- PsychologistSGD 68,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Singapore?
The median gross salary is SGD 6,984 a month, SGD 83,810 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SGD 63,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SGD 114,900.
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 Singapore or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $62,380 in Singapore, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: SGD 89,600 a year against SGD 83,810 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate