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Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 65,687 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Median salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£34k
25th percentile£43k
Median£50k
75th percentile£60k
90th percentile£69k

50% of professionals earn between £42,699 - £60,000 GBP

The median salary is £50,000

Top cities

London13,953 job openings
Manchester3,173 job openings
Birmingham1,902 job openings
Bristol1,585 job openings
Leeds1,306 job openings
Liverpool744 job openings
Cardiff645 job openings
Slough624 job openings
Exeter599 job openings
Glasgow541 job openings
Belfast472 job openings
Edinburgh454 job openings
Reading423 job openings
Nottingham378 job openings
Taunton367 job openings
West Of England356 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne351 job openings
Southampton351 job openings
Sheffield323 job openings
Cheltenham315 job openings
Kennington313 job openings

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GBP 45,000 - 57,500-7%
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GBP 40,000 - 50,000-18%
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Lawyer

65,687 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in United Kingdom is GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 55,000 per year, based on 65,687 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds. London leads with 13,953 job openings.

Explore 65,687 Lawyer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.