Lawyer Salary in Singapore
The median Lawyer salary in Singapore is SGD 130,000, with most packages landing between SGD 96,000 and SGD 231,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | SGD 78,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | SGD 114,000 | -12% |
| Senior | SGD 163,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | SGD 228,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about SGD 15,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹842,000
- Portugal€27,000
- Greece€33,000
- PolandPLN 151,000
- Italy€40,000
- Japan¥6,906,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Lawyer's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Singapore. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is SGD 130,000 a good salary for a Lawyer in Singapore?
SGD 130,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above SGD 176,000 puts you in the top quartile; below SGD 96,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Lawyer earn in Singapore?
A senior Lawyer earns around SGD 163,000, against SGD 78,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Lawyer in Singapore?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about SGD 15,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Lawyer salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.