Lawyer Salary Across Europe (2026)

Estimated monthly pay for a Lawyer in each EU country, based on Eurostat sector medians adjusted for the occupation group. Pick a country for the full breakdown.

Lawyers advise clients on their legal rights, draft documents, negotiate agreements and represent people or organisations in disputes.

CountryEst. monthly (gross)
Denmark€6,600€9,900
Belgium€5,600€8,400
Luxembourg€5,300€7,900
Ireland€4,500€6,800
Finland€4,400€6,600
Germany€4,400€6,500
Netherlands€4,300€6,500
Sweden€4,200€6,300
Austria€4,000€5,900
France€3,700€5,600
Italy€2,900€4,300
Estonia€2,700€4,100
Slovenia€2,600€4,000
Spain€2,400€3,600
Lithuania€2,400€3,600
Malta€2,400€3,600
Cyprus€2,300€3,400
Latvia€2,100€3,200
Czechia€2,000€3,000
Croatia€2,000€3,000
Poland€1,850€2,800
Slovakia€1,750€2,600
Hungary€1,700€2,600
Greece€1,700€2,600
Romania€1,600€2,400
Portugal€1,400€2,100
Bulgaria€1,150€1,750

Estimated range — a national Eurostat sector median adjusted for this occupation group (±20%). Not a per-title survey; real pay varies with experience, sector and city.