Legal secretaries Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median legal secretaries salary in the UK is £24,263 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £24,728, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.22.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £19,704 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £34,459 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£24,263
Annual
UK Mean
£24,728
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.22
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 | £34,459 | £37,479 | £29,604 |
| South West | £26,712 | £23,891 | £27,796 |
| Scotland | £24,835 | £26,650 | £26,907 |
| South East | £23,386 | £23,947 | £22,661 |
| East | £23,116 | £22,765 | £23,757 |
| West Midlands | £22,831 | £22,406 | £24,952 |
| North East | £22,537 | £22,954 | £25,013 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £19,704 | £21,171 | £21,772 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average legal secretaries salary in the UK?
The median legal secretaries salary in the UK is £24,263 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £24,728, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays legal secretaries the most?
London pays the highest legal secretaries salaries with a median of £34,459.
How does legal secretaries pay vary by region?
Legal secretaries salaries range from £19,704 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £34,459 in London.
Are legal secretaries salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for legal secretaries?
The median hourly rate for legal secretaries in the UK is £14.22 (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.