How much does a Lawyer earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 50,000 to GBP 57,179 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 40,632 job listings

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 40,632 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£50,000 - £57,179

Median salary

£50,000 - £57,179

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£32k

25th percentile£40k

Median£50k

75th percentile£57k

90th percentile£66k

50% of professionals earn between £40,000 - £57,179 GBP

The median salary is £50,000

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Top cities

London8,392 job openings

Manchester1,692 job openings

Bristol1,125 job openings

Birmingham1,002 job openings

Leeds834 job openings

Liverpool502 job openings

Cardiff405 job openings

Glasgow326 job openings

Slough313 job openings

Exeter303 job openings

Belfast275 job openings

Sheffield274 job openings

Reading252 job openings

Nottingham242 job openings

Edinburgh231 job openings

Leicester229 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne229 job openings

Southampton225 job openings

Central London218 job openings

Chelmsford217 job openings

Norwich202 job openings

Guildford197 job openings

Top companies hiring

Kingsley Wood331

Taylor Rose221

Major, Lindsey & Africa92

FDR Law56

CV-Library44

Hedges Law27

Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency24

Okapi Legal Recruitment22

LR Legal Recruitment21

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Lawyer

40,632 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in United Kingdom is GBP 50,000 - GBP 57,179 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 53,590 per year, based on 40,632 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds. London leads with 8,392 job openings.

Leading employers for Lawyer roles in United Kingdom include Kingsley Wood, Taylor Rose, Major, Lindsey & Africa, FDR Law, CV-Library.

Explore 40,632 Lawyer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.