Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A solicitors and lawyers working in the North West could expect a median salary of £44,311 in 2025 — 16.9% below the national figure of £53,314. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £44,311 stretches to roughly £48,587 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so solicitors and lawyerss sit 21.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £44,311 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,587 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Manchester?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £44,311 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Solicitors and lawyers in the North West earn 16.9% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Solicitors and lawyers in the North West earn £44,311, which is 21.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for solicitors and lawyerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.