Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
The going rate for solicitors and lawyerss in the London? £75,537 at the median in 2025. That compares to £53,314 nationally — a gap of 41.7% above. 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. The all-jobs average in Merton is £32,983. By comparison, solicitors and lawyerss earn 129.0% 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 Merton?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 129.0% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.