What is the average salary in Legal in United Kingdom?

The average salary in Legal in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 50,567 to GBP 108,979 per year, based on 1,607 job listings.

Which Legal roles pay the most in United Kingdom?

The highest paying Legal role in United Kingdom is Principal Solicitor, with an average salary of GBP 50,000 - GBP 254,545 per year.

Salary Guide

Legal salary in United Kingdom 2026

Explore salary ranges across Legal roles in United Kingdom. Data based on 1,607 active job listings.

Top professions in Legal

Principal Solicitor

22 job openings

Salary range

50,000 - 254,545GBP/yr

Legal Practitioner

4 job openings

Salary range

30,024 - 33,699GBP/yr

Self Employed Enforcement Agent

4 job openings

Salary range

35,000 - 90,000GBP/yr

Senior Legal Counsel

4 job openings

Salary range

95,500 - 112,500GBP/yr

Solicitor

3 job openings

Salary range

42,313 - 54,150GBP/yr

Top cities

London480 job openings

Manchester89 job openings

Birmingham83 job openings

Liverpool46 job openings

Bristol44 job openings

Leeds42 job openings

Glasgow26 job openings

Edinburgh23 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne19 job openings

Cardiff16 job openings

Bolton15 job openings

Cambridge15 job openings

Sheffield13 job openings

Nottingham10 job openings

Reading10 job openings

Northampton8 job openings

Milton Keynes7 job openings

Norwich7 job openings

Oxford6 job openings

Wigan6 job openings

Bath5 job openings

Brighton5 job openings

Cheltenham5 job openings

Exeter5 job openings

Guildford5 job openings

Horsham5 job openings

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This page shows salary data for Legal in United Kingdom for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Legal may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role. Use this guide as a reference when evaluating job opportunities in Legal in United Kingdom.