Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Islington
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Islington compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London reached £75,537, sitting 41.7% above the national median of £53,314. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £75,537 stretches to roughly £64,894 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Islington is £49,624, so solicitors and lawyerss sit 52.2% more that benchmark.
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 Islington?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Islington) 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 Islington 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 Islington compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Islington is £49,624. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 52.2% 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 Islington. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.