What are partners and salaried staff earning in smaller New Zealand law practices?

The recent Moore Markhams survey of small- to medium-sized Auckland law firms provides

interesting information on what qualified staff are earning.

The survey, available in full from Moore Markhams, showed that of the top five firms

surveyed the pay to senior solicitors with five or more years' experience was $131,000

Of the least profitable five firms, the pay was $119,000.

Average Pay Rates

The pay range for non-equity partners for 2019 was $150,000 - $280,000

Senior lawyers (5 Years PQE) - $90,000 - $208,000

Intermediate lawyers (2-3 years PQE) - $47,000 - $135,000)

Graduate lawyers - $45,000 - $75,000

The survey showed that average salaries have increased overall since 2017 although

there was a slight decrease in pay for non-equity partners, senior solicitors and

intermediate roles.

For more information about the Moore Markhams survey, click here.