Solicitors and lawyers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the UK is £53,314 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £68,462, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £30.66.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £44,221 in West Midlands to £75,537 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£53,314
Annual
UK Mean
£68,462
Annual
Hourly Rate
£30.66
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 | £75,537 | £105,475 | £64,894 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £54,992 | £54,984 | £60,765 |
| South East | £51,226 | £57,644 | £49,638 |
| Scotland | £49,581 | £47,130 | £53,717 |
| East | £46,606 | £48,127 | £47,899 |
| East Midlands | £45,139 | £49,812 | £49,171 |
| North West | £44,311 | £47,387 | £48,587 |
| West Midlands | £44,221 | £47,725 | £48,329 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in the UK?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the UK is £53,314 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £68,462, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays solicitors and lawyers the most?
London pays the highest solicitors and lawyers salaries with a median of £75,537.
How does solicitors and lawyers pay vary by region?
Solicitors and lawyers salaries range from £44,221 in West Midlands to £75,537 in London.
Are solicitors and lawyers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for solicitors and lawyers?
The median hourly rate for solicitors and lawyers in the UK is £30.66 (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.