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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.