Lawyer Salary in United Kingdom
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The United Kingdom median is $149,935 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$149,935
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,450
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$149,935
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$72.09
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $149,935 | $12,450 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $149,935 | $12,450 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $149,935 | $12,450 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $149,935 | $12,450 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $149,935 | $12,450 | 0% |
| London, England | $117,672 | $9,773 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $82,732 | $6,961 | -45% |
| Bristol, England | $80,858 | $6,694 | -46% |
| Manchester, England | $78,180 | $6,560 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $75,369 | $6,292 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $71,621 | $6,024 | -52% |
| Leeds, England | $71,621 | $6,024 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in United Kingdom?
- The national median lawyer salary in United Kingdom is about £112,000 per year (£9,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £53,500 to £112,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays lawyers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £112,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £53,500 per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about £35,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £173,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is lawyer in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.