Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
In practical terms, a solicitors and lawyers in the London earned a median of £75,537 during 2025, which works out to 41.7% above the UK-wide median of £53,314. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £75,537 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,894. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), solicitors and lawyerss take home 12.6% more.
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 City of London?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes City of London) 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 City of London 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 City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 12.6% 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 City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.