Legal associate professionals Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median legal associate professionals salary in the UK is £32,438 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £38,423, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £17.77.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £26,581 in East to £39,053 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£32,438
Annual
UK Mean
£38,423
Annual
Hourly Rate
£17.77
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £39,053 | £50,342 | £33,551 |
| East Midlands | £34,766 | £35,113 | £37,871 |
| North West | £29,909 | £32,229 | £32,795 |
| North East | £28,834 | £29,961 | £32,002 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,467 | £30,443 | £30,350 |
| East | £26,581 | £29,444 | £27,319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average legal associate professionals salary in the UK?
The median legal associate professionals salary in the UK is £32,438 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £38,423, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays legal associate professionals the most?
London pays the highest legal associate professionals salaries with a median of £39,053.
How does legal associate professionals pay vary by region?
Legal associate professionals salaries range from £26,581 in East to £39,053 in London.
Are legal associate professionals salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for legal associate professionals?
The median hourly rate for legal associate professionals in the UK is £17.77 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.