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Legal Average Salaries in Manila 2024

How much money does a person working in Legal make in Manila?


Average Monthly Salary
69,200 PHP
( 830,000 PHP yearly)

LOW
19,800
PHP
AVERAGE
69,200
PHP
HIGH
158,000
PHP
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Legal in Manila typically earns around 69,200 PHP. Salaries range from 19,800 PHP (lowest average) to 158,000 PHP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Legal domain in Manila exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Legal
Administrative Law Judge139,000 PHP
Arbitrator62,000 PHP
Associate Attorney65,300 PHP
Attorney103,000 PHP
Bailiff30,700 PHP
Barrister27,600 PHP
Blockchain Lawyer70,700 PHP
Candidate Attorney59,900 PHP
Conciliator49,300 PHP
Contracts Associate31,800 PHP
Contracts Manager58,700 PHP
Contracts Negotiator44,700 PHP
Contracts Specialist31,200 PHP
Conveyancing Secretary26,400 PHP
Corporate Counsel75,600 PHP
Counsel75,100 PHP
Court Clerk21,900 PHP
Court Judicial Assistant39,700 PHP
Court Liaison Specialist45,200 PHP
Court Reporter38,300 PHP
Court Representative30,700 PHP
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer133,000 PHP
Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer89,000 PHP
Digital Forensics Lawyer87,100 PHP
E-discovery Lawyer92,500 PHP
General Counsel127,000 PHP
Genetics Lawyer105,000 PHP
Immigration Executive66,600 PHP
In House Counsel74,500 PHP
Intellectual Property Lawyer97,200 PHP
Intellectual Property Specialist51,000 PHP
Judge Advocate105,000 PHP
Law Clerk24,100 PHP
Lawyer103,000 PHP
Legal Administrative Assistant26,300 PHP
Legal Advisor63,000 PHP
Legal Assistant27,200 PHP
Legal Associate47,700 PHP
Legal Compliance Officer68,100 PHP
Legal Consultant62,000 PHP
Legal Consultant60,600 PHP
Legal Content Writer55,100 PHP
Legal Counsel76,100 PHP
Legal Data Analyst55,800 PHP
Legal Data Privacy Officer52,600 PHP
Legal Editor45,500 PHP
Legal Executive89,400 PHP
Legal Executive Secretary28,400 PHP
Legal IP Officer24,600 PHP
Legal Officer30,700 PHP
Legal Operations Manager106,000 PHP
Legal Process Outsourcing Professional58,800 PHP
Legal Project Manager128,000 PHP
Legal Risk Analyst97,500 PHP
Legal Secretary26,500 PHP
Legal Services Director114,000 PHP
Legal Services Manager120,000 PHP
Legal Support Worker18,600 PHP
Legal Technology Consultant47,900 PHP
Legislative Liaison48,400 PHP
Litigation Attorney117,000 PHP
Litigation Paralegal60,900 PHP
Litigation Support Specialist65,300 PHP
Magistrate Judge151,000 PHP
Paralegal38,200 PHP
Patent Attorney72,500 PHP
Privacy Compliance Officer46,300 PHP
Privacy Lawyer87,300 PHP
Social Media Lawyer73,500 PHP
Staff Attorney80,100 PHP
Venture Capital Lawyer109,000 PHP
Web Content Lawyer78,500 PHP


Legal Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Manila

Median and salary distribution Manila Legal monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
76,000 PHP or more
10% of people earn
62,000 to 76,000 PHP
20% of people earn
31,200 PHP or less
65% of people earn
31,200 to 62,000 PHP
Minimum Salary
19,800 PHP
Median
62,400 PHP
Maximum
158,000 PHP




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Legal in Manila range from 19,800 PHP (starting average salary) to 158,000 PHP (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Legal is 62,400 PHP, implying that half of the workforce in Manila earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Legal in Manila earn less than 45,900 PHP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 78,900 PHP, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Legal in Manila. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 31,200 PHP to 62,000 PHP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 31,200 PHP mark, while 10% ranged from 62,000 PHP to 76,000 PHP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 76,000 PHP or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Legal in Manila having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Legal in Manila, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Philippines costs anywhere from 224,000 PHP to 671,000 PHP and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Legal / Manila

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Legal in Philippines, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 15%.

Male
61,900 PHP
Female-13%
54,000 PHP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Philippines for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Legal / Manila

How much are annual salary increments in Manila for individuals working in Legal? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Legal in Philippines are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Philippines / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Philippines is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Legal / Philippines

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Philippines Legal
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100% of surveyed staff in Legal reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Legal / Manila


400 PHP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Legal in Manila is 400 PHP.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Legal in Manila is 110 PHP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Antipolo63,600 PHP
Cagayan de Oro61,500 PHP
Cebu65,800 PHP
Dasmarinas55,500 PHP
Davao68,200 PHP
Kalookan66,900 PHP
Las Pinas58,100 PHP
Makati56,900 PHP
Manila69,200 PHP
Paranaque60,400 PHP
Pasig62,500 PHP
Quezon City70,300 PHP
Taguig64,900 PHP
Valenzuela59,000 PHP

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Philippines is 12% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
42,300 PHP
Public Sector+12%
47,300 PHP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Legal in Manila?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 62,400 PHP and 78,900 PHP. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Legal in Manila ranges from 19,800 PHP to 45,900 PHP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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