Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in North Yorkshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How North Yorkshire UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median solicitors and lawyers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £54,992, sitting 3.1% above the national median of £53,314. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £54,992 stretches to roughly £60,765 in real spending power. Compared to the North Yorkshire UA average across all roles (£29,288), solicitors and lawyerss take home 87.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,992 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,765 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in North Yorkshire UA?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes North Yorkshire UA) is £54,992 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 North Yorkshire UA compare to the UK average?
Solicitors and lawyers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 3.1% above the national median of £53,314. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is solicitors and lawyers a well-paid job in North Yorkshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Yorkshire UA is £29,288. Solicitors and lawyers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £54,992, which is 87.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for solicitors and lawyerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Yorkshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.