How much does a lawyer make in Tonga?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is TOP 1,516 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,698
- Compared with the median pay in Tonga
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2023
Where Tonga 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 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $7,879 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $7,698 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $7,509 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeTOP 19,450
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedTOP 15,670
- Museum curatorTOP 13,160
- LibrarianTOP 13,580
- EconomistTOP 16,660
- AnthropologistTOP 13,430
- HistorianTOP 14,040
- PsychologistTOP 14,930
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Tonga?
The median gross salary is TOP 1,516 a month, TOP 18,200 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around TOP 13,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than TOP 24,950.
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 Tonga or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $7,698 in Tonga, 20.7 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: TOP 19,450 a year against TOP 18,200 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2023. How we calculate