Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
In practical terms, a solicitors and lawyers in the Scotland earned a median of £49,581 during 2025, which works out to 7.0% below the UK-wide median of £53,314. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £49,581 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,717. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), solicitors and lawyerss take home 41.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £49,581 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,717 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Glasgow City?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £49,581 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does solicitors and lawyers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Solicitors and lawyers in the Scotland earn 7.0% below the national median of £53,314. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is solicitors and lawyers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Solicitors and lawyers in the Scotland earn £49,581, which is 41.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for solicitors and lawyerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.