Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Waltham Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Waltham Forest compares
In practical terms, a solicitors and lawyers in the London earned a median of £75,537 during 2025, which works out to 41.7% above the UK-wide median of £53,314. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £75,537 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,894. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Waltham Forest is £28,880, so solicitors and lawyerss sit 161.6% more that benchmark.
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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Solicitors and lawyers salary in areas near Waltham Forest
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average solicitors and lawyers salary in Waltham Forest?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Waltham Forest) 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 Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Waltham Forest is £28,880. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 161.6% 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 Waltham Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.