Solicitor Salary in Ireland

€67,980
per year
per month
€5,670
per month
per year

Solicitor - Average Salary in Ireland

The average salary for a Solicitor is €67,980 gross per year (€5,670 gross per month), which is 54% higher than the national average salary in Ireland.
Pay Scale: a Solicitor can expect an average starting salary of €30,000. The highest salaries can exceed €165,000.
€30,000
Low
€67,980
Average
€165,000
High
€2,500
Low
€5,670
Average
€13,750
High

Solicitor Salary Range

Trainee
€18,907
Low
€30,000
Average
€67,980
Senior
€81,000
High
€165,000
Trainee
€1,580
Low
€2,500
Average
€5,670
Senior
€6,750
High
€13,750
Among Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Newly Qualified Solicitors have the lowest salaries, while more experienced In-House Solicitors or Partners in large law firms enjoy the highest earnings.

Solicitor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Solicitor, Dublin region€86K/year
+26% 
In-House Solicitor€71K/year
+4% 
Solicitor, Private Practice€67K/year
 -2%
Trainee Solicitor€18K/year
 -73%

Solicitor - Pay by Experience Level in Ireland

An Entry Level Solicitor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn €35,000 gross per year on average. A mid level Solicitor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of €60,000, while a Senior Solicitor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average €81,000. Solicitors with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than €120,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Solicitor

Late Career▲ +77%
Senior▲ +19%
Average Salary€67,980/year
Mid Level▼ -12%
Entry Level▼ -49%

Gender Breakdown

Female
56%
Male
44%

Solicitor - Jobs by Location

Solicitor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on salary data collected from Solicitor jobs published on Jobted Ireland in the last 12 months and on public data sources (eg. Civil Service salary scales, HSE salary scales).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Solicitor

How much does a Solicitor make in Ireland?
A Solicitor in Ireland earns an average of €67,980 gross per year, which is about €5,670 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Solicitor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Solicitor in Ireland?
The starting salary of a Solicitor in Ireland is around €30,000 gross per year. Trainee Solicitors and Newly Qualified Solicitors usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Solicitor in Ireland?
The highest salary of a Solicitor in Ireland can reach and exceed €165,000 gross per year. In-House Solicitors or Partners in large law firms usually have the highest salaries.
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