Salary of Lawyer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Lawyer earn?

£48,900 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £39,996 Average salary: £48,900 Maximum: £75,000

Minimum
£39,996 Average salary
£48,900 Maximum
£75,000

£4,075 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,333 Average salary: £4,075 Maximum: £6,250

Minimum
£3,333 Average salary
£4,075 Maximum
£6,250

£136 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £111 Average salary: £136 Maximum: £208

Minimum
£111 Average salary
£136 Maximum
£208

£25 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £21 Average salary: £25 Maximum: £39

Minimum
£21 Average salary
£25 Maximum
£39

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Lawyer in United Kingdom

Senior Lawyer/Lawyer

Found at: Partner job source - 4 weeks ago

Wymondham, England, ENG, United Kingdom Norfolk Constabulary Remote Full-time

**Help shape and support modern policing through challenging, varied and high-profile legal work.** This is a unique...
Lawyer

Found at: Partner job source - 3 weeks ago

HU1, 00, United Kingdom Hull City Council Full-time £46,579 - £55,224 Contract

**Number of Vacancies:** 1 **Time Type:** Full time **Worker Type:** Regular **Proposed Interview Date:** Monday,...
Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Hull and East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, England Hull City Council Full-time £47,000 - £55,000

Number of Vacancies:1Time Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularProposed Interview Date:Monday, December 7, 2026Hours of...

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Legal

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Counsel	£72,504	View listings
Head of Procurement	£64,992	View listings
Legal Counsel	£60,000	View listings
Attorney	£60,000	View listings
Employment Lawyer	£50,004	View listings
Lawyer	£48,900	View listings
Barrister	£47,664	View listings
Solicitor	£45,000	View listings
Procurement	£42,060	View listings
Litigation	£42,000	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Lawyer

The average salary for Lawyer is GBP48,900 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Lawyer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Lawyer per year in United Kingdom is GBP39,996

The highest salary for Lawyer per year in United Kingdom is GBP75,000

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.