Barrister salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Barrister salary of $125,000 — after $28,020 income tax and $2,500 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Barrister roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Self Opportunity★ 4.3 | $351,948 | $337,372 – $366,524 |
| Slater + Gordon Australia★ 3.2 | $247,494 | $237,080 – $257,927 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $170,071 | $163,841 – $176,300 |
| Barristers' Chambers★ 3.1 | $149,759 | $142,932 – $156,585 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $100,835 | $96,719 – $104,951 |
| in2view recruitment | $89,615 | $85,879 – $93,350 |
| Au79 Cafe★ 3.0 | $67,757 | $65,070 – $70,464 |
| Virgin Australia★ 3.4 | $60,017 | $57,890 – $62,143 |
| Accor★ 3.9 | $53,352 | $51,633 – $55,051 |
| Brydens Lawyers★ 3.1 | $49,716 | $47,641 – $51,811 |
| Gong Cha★ 3.6 | $39,401 | $37,702 – $41,101 |
| Max Brenner★ 2.8 | $39,382 | $37,663 – $41,101 |
| Shingle Inn★ 2.8 | $35,647 | $34,323 – $36,991 |
| Super Emoji★ 3.9 | $35,548 | $34,224 – $36,852 |
| Caribou Coffee★ 3.4 | $29,739 | $28,593 – $30,865 |
| Starbucks★ 3.5 | $29,561 | $28,296 – $30,806 |
| Boost Juice★ 3.4 | $27,723 | $26,597 – $28,850 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $23,752 | $22,981 – $24,502 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.