Public Service Salary Scales
Compare salary scales across Australian federal and state public services
Western Australia Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Crown Lawyer L1 Government lawyer roles (Level 1) | $104,616Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $119,684Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Crown Lawyer L2 Senior government lawyer roles (Level 2) | $112,266Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $133,432Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Crown Lawyer L3 Principal government lawyer roles (Level 3) | $146,998Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $157,135Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Crown Lawyer L4 Senior principal government lawyer roles (Level 4) | $165,720Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $195,462Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Crown Lawyer L5 Chief government lawyer roles (Level 5) | $213,902Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $213,902Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Crown Lawyer L6 Senior chief government lawyer roles (Level 6) | $236,096Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $264,726Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates are effective on and from 13 June 2025 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 23 December 2024.
- ·A further pay increase is scheduled from 13 June 2026 under the same agreement.
- ·General Division covers the broad public service administrative workforce. Specified Calling covers specialist professional roles. Legal Grade covers WA Government lawyers in key legal offices.
Salary Snapshot
WA Legal Grade salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$104,616
Crown Lawyer L1
Top salary
$264,726
Crown Lawyer L6
Midpoint band
$180,591
Crown Lawyer L4
Classifications
6
Legal Grade stream
Classification range ladder
Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream
Crown Lawyer L1
Government lawyer roles (Level 1)
Crown Lawyer L2
Senior government lawyer roles (Level 2)
Crown Lawyer L3
Principal government lawyer roles (Level 3)
Crown Lawyer L4
Senior principal government lawyer roles (Level 4)
Crown Lawyer L5
Chief government lawyer roles (Level 5)
Crown Lawyer L6
Senior chief government lawyer roles (Level 6)
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Legal Grade — Western Australia
The Legal Grade salary schedule applies to WA Government lawyers employed in the State Solicitor's Office, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Office of the Public Trustee, or the Parliamentary Counsel's Office. Classifications range from Crown Lawyer L1 through to L6. These rates are effective on and from 13 June 2025 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
Source: Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Other WA Classification Streams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crown Lawyer L1 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L1 earns $104,616 to $119,684 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$89,000 per year. This classification covers government lawyer roles (level 1). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Crown Lawyer L2 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L2 earns $112,266 to $133,432 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers senior government lawyer roles (level 2). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Crown Lawyer L3 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L3 earns $146,998 to $157,135 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $106,000–$113,000 per year. This classification covers principal government lawyer roles (level 3). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Crown Lawyer L4 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L4 earns $165,720 to $195,462 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $117,000–$135,000 per year. This classification covers senior principal government lawyer roles (level 4). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Crown Lawyer L5 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L5 earns $213,902 to $213,902 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $144,000–$144,000 per year. This classification covers chief government lawyer roles (level 5). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Crown Lawyer L6 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L6 earns $236,096 to $264,726 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $155,000–$170,000 per year. This classification covers senior chief government lawyer roles (level 6). WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
Which lawyers are covered by the WA Legal Grade salary schedule?
The Legal Grade schedule applies to WA Government lawyers employed in the State Solicitor's Office, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Office of the Public Trustee, and the Parliamentary Counsel's Office. Lawyers in other WA Government agencies are covered by the Specified Calling salary schedule instead.
What is the salary range for Crown Lawyers in WA?
WA Crown Lawyers earn from $104,616 (L1LG.1 entry) to $264,726 (L6LG.3 at the top). Crown Lawyer Level 1 ($104,616–$119,684) covers junior lawyers, Level 2–3 covers mid-career solicitors, Level 4 covers senior solicitors, and Levels 5–6 cover principals and the most senior positions in the legal offices.
When do WA Crown Lawyer salaries increase next?
The next pay increase is scheduled from 13 June 2026 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 23 December 2024.