Average Legal secretaries Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Worth noting that legal secretariess in the South West earned £26,712 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £24,263 — a difference of 10.1%. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £26,712 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £27,796. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, legal secretariess earn 27.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,712 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,796 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Legal secretaries salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average legal secretaries salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median legal secretaries salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,712 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does legal secretaries pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Legal secretaries in the South West earn 10.1% above the national median of £24,263. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is legal secretaries a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Legal secretaries in the South West earn £26,712, which is 27.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for legal secretariess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.