Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
In practical terms, a solicitors and lawyers in the East earned a median of £46,606 during 2025, which works out to 12.6% below the UK-wide median of £53,314. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,606 has an effective purchasing power closer to £47,899. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, solicitors and lawyerss earn 63.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £46,606 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,899 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Solicitors and lawyers salary across UK regions
Solicitors and lawyers salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Solicitors and lawyers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Solicitors and lawyers salary guide →Find Solicitors and lawyers jobs in Norwich
Explore roles paying around £46,606/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Norwich?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £46,606 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Solicitors and lawyers in the East earn 12.6% 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 Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Solicitors and lawyers in the East earn £46,606, which is 63.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for solicitors and lawyerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.