In India, the average lawyer’s salary is 450,000 per year or $231 per hour. Entry-level salaries begin at 363,750 per year, with most experienced workers earning up to 1,900,000 per year. A criminal lawyer with 10 years of experience can earn anywhere from Rs. 3,60,000 to 10,00,000, and if the person has a good name, their income can be as high as the great Harish Salve, who allegedly charges several crores for a single court appearance.