There are different industries in corporate sector with different salary packages. There is one pay industry which is entirely different from the other individuals. This particular industry and work of profession is known as law & criminal justice industry, where thousands of individuals work and establish their career. These professionals are known as lawyers, judges etc. The law structure of every country is responsible for the salaries of these individuals and these are governed by government operated bodies. If we talk about South Asian countries like India then the basic lawyer salary is bit low rather than of European and Atlantic countries.
When we talk about a salary comparison, then in this profession, individuals do not get the normal salary as basic salary is very low but these professionals also work as freelancers for general people and can earn more. They are purely on pay scales of the government of the particular country but they earn a lot of money working as a freelancer. A junior level lawyer is on the minimum package and it is increased as per of the experience and service history of the lawyer. If we compare it with other corporate levels then, Yes, they are less paid people but since this business is also profitable working as a freelancer.