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Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 21,610 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£28,000 - £32,000
Median salary
£28,000 - £32,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£20k
25th percentile£26k
Median£28k
75th percentile£32k
90th percentile£37k

50% of professionals earn between £25,500 - £32,000 GBP

The median salary is £28,000

Top cities

London2,824 job openings
Manchester605 job openings
Birmingham363 job openings
Leeds310 job openings
Liverpool237 job openings
Glasgow232 job openings
Bristol221 job openings
Belfast169 job openings
Cardiff134 job openings
Nottingham131 job openings
Edinburgh127 job openings
Milton Keynes107 job openings
West Of England100 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne82 job openings
Sheffield80 job openings
Southampton79 job openings
Exeter75 job openings
Gloucester55 job openings
Coventry54 job openings
Slough53 job openings
Reading51 job openings
York50 job openings
Chelmsford49 job openings

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Paralegal

21,610 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in United Kingdom is GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 30,000 per year, based on 21,610 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool. London leads with 2,824 job openings.

Explore 21,610 Paralegal job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.