Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Southwark
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Southwark compares
For solicitors and lawyerss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £75,537. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £53,314 — making this 41.7% above the norm. 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 Southwark is £47,136. By comparison, solicitors and lawyerss earn 60.3% 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 Southwark?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Southwark) 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 Southwark 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 Southwark compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southwark is £47,136. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 60.3% 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 Southwark. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.