Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Rotherham
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Rotherham compares
A solicitors and lawyers working in the Yorkshire and The Humber could expect a median salary of £54,992 in 2025 — 3.1% above the national figure of £53,314. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,992 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,765. Compared to the Rotherham average across all roles (£29,088), solicitors and lawyerss take home 89.1% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Rotherham is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Rotherham?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Rotherham) 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 Rotherham 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 Rotherham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rotherham is £29,088. Solicitors and lawyers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £54,992, which is 89.1% 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 Rotherham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.