Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Hackney
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hackney compares
Worth noting that solicitors and lawyerss in the London earned £75,537 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £53,314 — a difference of 41.7%. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £75,537 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £64,894. The all-jobs average in Hackney is £37,736. By comparison, solicitors and lawyerss earn 100.2% more 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 £75,537 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,894 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Hackney?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Hackney) is £75,537 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 Hackney compare to the UK average?
Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn 41.7% above the national median of £53,314. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is solicitors and lawyers a well-paid job in Hackney compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hackney is £37,736. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 100.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for solicitors and lawyerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hackney. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.