Salary Tool
Toronto, last updated: May 2026
| Experience | Large Firm | Mid-Market | Boutique |
| 1st year | $135,000 | Up to $130,000 | $110,000 – $125,000 |
| 2nd year | $155,000 | Up to $150,000 | $125,000 – $135,000 |
| 3rd year | $180,000 | Up to $175,000 | $135,000 – $155,000 |
| 4th year | $200,000 | Up to $195,000 | $165,000 – $185,000 |
| 5th year | $230,000 | Up to $215,000 | $185,000 – $205,000 |
| 6th year | $255,000 | Up to $230,000 | $205,000 – $225,000 |
| 7th year | $275,000 | Up to $245,000 | $225,000+ |
* Compensation at select mid-size firms may be comparable to large firm rates
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
Calgary, last updated: May 2026
| Experience | Large Firm | Mid-Market | Boutique |
| 1st year | $115,000 | Up to $100,000 | $80,000 |
| 2nd year | $125,000 | Up to $115,000 | $90,000 |
| 3rd year | $150,000 | Up to $125,000 | $100,000 |
| 4th year | $170,000 | Up to $155,000 | $110,000 |
| 5th year | $190,000 | Up to $170,000 | $120,000 |
| 6th year | $210,000 | Up to $195,000 | $150,000 |
| 7th year | $230,000+ | Up to $210,000+ | $160,000+ |
* Compensation at select mid-size firms may be comparable to large firm rates
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
Vancouver, last updated: May 2026
| Experience | Large Firm | Mid-Market | Boutique |
| 1st year | Up to $120,000 | Up to $107,000 | $80,000+ |
| 2nd year | Up to $130,000 | Up to $117,000 | $90,000+ |
| 3rd year | Up to $147,000 | Up to $138,500 | $100,000+ |
| 4th year | Up to $170,000 | Up to $155,000 | $110,000+ |
| 5th year | Up to $185,000 | Up to $163,000 | $120,000+ |
| 6th year | Up to $205,000 | Up to $177,000 | $150,000+ |
| 7th year | $220,000+ | Up to $190,000 | $160,000+ |
* Compensation at select mid-size firms may be comparable to large firm rates
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
Toronto, last updated: May 2026
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| Experience | 0–2 Years | 3–5 Years | 5–9 Years | 10+ Years | ||||
| Role / Position | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant | $47,000 | $57,000 | $57,000 | $68,000 | $68,000 | $82,000 | $82,000 | $95,000 |
| Law Clerk | $48,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $120,000 |
| Paralegal | $55,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $140,000 |
Base salary ranges (CAD only). Excludes bonuses. Upper end of each range reflects large-firm (100+ lawyers) compensation. Ranges span junior → senior within each title.
Calgary, last updated: May 2026
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| Experience | 0–2 Years | 3–5 Years | 5–9 Years | 10+ Years | ||||
| Role / Position | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant | $46,000 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $76,000 | $76,000 | $92,000 |
| Law Clerk | $48,000 | $58,000 | $58,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 |
| Paralegal | $52,000 | $62,000 | $62,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $92,000 | $92,000 | $116,000 |
Base salary ranges (CAD only). Excludes bonuses. Upper end of each range reflects large-firm (100+ lawyers) compensation. Ranges span junior → senior within each title.
Vancouver, last updated: May 2026
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| Experience | 0–2 Years | 3–5 Years | 5–9 Years | 10+ Years | ||||
| Role / Position | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant | $45,000 | $53,000 | $53,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $78,000 | $78,000 | $90,000 |
| Law Clerk / Conveyancer | $43,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $68,000 | $68,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $110,000 |
| Paralegal | $50,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $130,000 |
Base salary ranges (CAD only). Excludes bonuses. Upper end of each range reflects large-firm (100+ lawyers) compensation. Ranges span junior → senior within each title.
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