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Last Updated: July 04, 2026

Practicing Attorney

118.376 € (EUR)/yr

56,91 € (EUR)/hr

8.014 € (EUR)/yr

The average practicing attorney gross salary in Germany is 118.376 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 57 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 8.014 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Germany. An entry level practicing attorney (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 81.529 €. On the other end, a senior level practicing attorney (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 135.437 €.

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Salary Potential

135.300 € (EUR)

14 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Practicing Attorney will increase 14 % over 5 years.

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Practicing Attorney, the majority at 66% with masters.

Typical Field of Study: Law

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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its sixteen constituent states have a total population of over 82 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlan

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Job Description
Advises clients as to legal rights, and represents client in criminal and civil lawsuits. Researches, gathers evidence, interviews clients and witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in divorce, civil, criminal, and other cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action. Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Practices various phases... of law.Read More
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