How much does a Lawyer earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Lawyer in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 49,528 to GBP 60,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 154,453 job listings

Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 154,453 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£49,528 - £60,000

Median salary

£49,528 - £60,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£31k

25th percentile£39k

Median£50k

75th percentile£60k

90th percentile£69k

50% of professionals earn between £39,364 - £60,000 GBP

The median salary is £49,528

Top cities

London28,499 job openings

Manchester5,264 job openings

Birmingham4,328 job openings

Bristol3,155 job openings

Slough3,026 job openings

Leeds2,898 job openings

Cardiff1,832 job openings

Liverpool1,682 job openings

Belfast1,496 job openings

Glasgow1,457 job openings

Nottingham1,308 job openings

Edinburgh1,256 job openings

Warrington1,234 job openings

Bolton1,192 job openings

Bradford1,114 job openings

Southampton1,083 job openings

Newport1,066 job openings

London (city Of London)1,022 job openings

Bath974 job openings

Leicester923 job openings

Reading922 job openings

Basildon895 job openings

Northampton889 job openings

Sheffield889 job openings

Exeter876 job openings

Cambridge864 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne826 job openings

Top companies hiring

Taylor Rose417

Major, Lindsey & Africa201

CapeClarke76

JMC Legal Recruitment63

Taylor Root30

Chadwick Nott25

The SELL Life21

Crown Prosecution Service19

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Lawyer

154,453 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in United Kingdom is GBP 49,528 - GBP 60,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 54,764 per year, based on 154,453 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Slough. London leads with 28,499 job openings.

Leading employers for Lawyer roles in United Kingdom include Taylor Rose, Major, Lindsey & Africa, CapeClarke, JMC Legal Recruitment, Taylor Root.

Explore 154,453 Lawyer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.