Introduction
Understanding legal salaries in Egypt is essential for career planning. The Egyptian legal market offers competitive compensation, particularly at international firms and major corporate employers. All figures are in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) per month and reflect 2026 market data.
Law Firm Salaries
Junior Associate (0-2 years): EGP 8,000-18,000 per month at top firms. Mid-level Associate (3-5 years): EGP 15,000-42,000 per month. Senior Associate (5-7 years): EGP 40,000-75,000 per month. Counsel or Of Counsel: EGP 60,000-100,000 per month. Partner track begins after 7-10 years with earnings significantly higher.
In-House Counsel Salaries
Junior In-House Counsel: EGP 10,000-20,000 per month. Mid-level Legal Counsel (3-5 years): EGP 20,000-50,000 per month. Senior Legal Counsel (5-10 years): EGP 40,000-80,000 per month. General Counsel or Head of Legal: EGP 80,000-150,000 per month. Companies like CIB, Vodafone Egypt, and Orascom offer among the highest in-house compensation.
Government and Regulatory Salaries
Legal Officer at government bodies: EGP 8,000-25,000 per month. Senior Legal Advisor at regulators like CBE or FRA: EGP 30,000-70,000 per month. Government roles offer job security, pensions, and public service benefits that supplement the base salary.
Internship Stipends
Law firm internships: EGP 3,000-7,000 per month. Corporate internships: EGP 4,000-6,500 per month. Government internships: EGP 3,000-5,000 per month. Some firms offer unpaid internships, but leading firms increasingly provide competitive stipends.
Factors Affecting Salary
Firm size and international ranking significantly impact compensation. Practice area matters with banking and capital markets lawyers earning premium salaries. Language skills in English and French command higher pay. Cairo-based positions generally pay more than roles in Alexandria or other cities. LLM degrees from foreign universities can boost starting salaries by 20-30 percent.
Benefits and Perks
Most employers provide private health insurance, annual bonuses (1-3 months salary at top firms), professional development allowances, and mobile phone allowances. International firms may offer housing allowances for expatriate lawyers.