WA Crown Lawyer Salary Scales
Legal
Legal stream
6 bands · $108,278–$273,991
Notes
- ·Rates are effective on and from 13 June 2026 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 23 December 2024.
- ·This is the final scheduled pay increase under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
- ·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.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
WA Legal Grade salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$108,278
Crown Lawyer L1
Top salary
$273,991
Crown Lawyer L6
Midpoint band
$186,912
Crown Lawyer L4
Classifications
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 2026 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
Source: Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Superannuation: Western Australian public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
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Effective date
Rates are effective on and from 13 June 2026 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 23 December 2024.
Scheduled change
This is the final scheduled pay increase under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
Classification note
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crown Lawyer L1 salary?
A Legal Grade Crown Lawyer L1 earns $108,278 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 $82,000–$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 $116,195 to $138,102 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $87,000–$101,000 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 $152,143 to $162,635 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $110,000–$115,000 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 $171,520 to $202,303 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $121,000–$138,000 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 $221,389 to $221,389 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $148,000–$148,000 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 $244,359 to $273,991 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $160,000–$175,000 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 $108,278 (L1LG.1 entry) to $273,991 (L6LG.3 at the top). Crown Lawyer Level 1 ($108,278–$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 current rates took effect on 13 June 2026 — the final scheduled increase under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 23 December 2024. Any further increase depends on a replacement agreement being negotiated.