Paralegal Salary in United Kingdom
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. The United Kingdom median is $91,032 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$91,032
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,631
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$91,032
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$43.76
varies by city
Paralegal salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $91,032 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $91,032 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $91,032 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $91,032 | $7,631 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $91,032 | $7,631 | 0% |
| London, England | $71,487 | $6,024 | -21% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $50,603 | $4,284 | -44% |
| Bristol, England | $47,256 | $3,882 | -48% |
| Manchester, England | $46,453 | $3,882 | -49% |
| Birmingham, England | $46,319 | $3,882 | -49% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $42,705 | $3,615 | -53% |
| Leeds, England | $41,901 | $3,481 | -54% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paralegal make in United Kingdom?
- The national median paralegal salary in United Kingdom is about £68,000 per year (£5,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £31,300 to £68,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays paralegals the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £68,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays paralegals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £31,300 per year for a paralegal.
- What is the typical salary range for a paralegal in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, paralegal pay commonly spans from about £18,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £90,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have paralegal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes paralegal pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is paralegal in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Corporate Attorney.