Average Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Westminster
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Westminster compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical solicitors and lawyers in the London earned £75,537. Compared to the UK median of £53,314, that's 41.7% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £75,537 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £64,894. Compared to the Westminster average across all roles (£49,973), solicitors and lawyerss take home 51.2% more.
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 Westminster?
The median solicitors and lawyers salary in the London (which includes Westminster) 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 Westminster 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 Westminster compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Westminster is £49,973. Solicitors and lawyers in the London earn £75,537, which is 51.2% 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 Westminster. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.