Average Legal secretaries Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Worth noting that legal secretariess in the London earned £34,459 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £24,263 — a difference of 42.0%. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £34,459 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,604. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, legal secretariess earn 48.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £34,459 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,604 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median legal secretaries salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £34,459 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Legal secretaries in the London earn 42.0% above the national median of £24,263. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is legal secretaries a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Legal secretaries in the London earn £34,459, which is 48.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for legal secretariess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.