As of March 18, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in the United Kingdom is £32,705, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,331 to £33,840, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,331
50TH(Median)   £32,705
75TH   £33,840
Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary £30,331 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary £32,705 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary £33,840 United Kingdom March 18, 2025

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How Much Does a Corporate Lawyer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on March 18, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Corporate Lawyer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Corporate Lawyer is about £32,705 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,725, and a weekly pay of around £629. Click the switch button below to see more details about Corporate Lawyer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Corporate Lawyers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Corporate Lawyer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,320 - £54,881, while Intermediate make £51,015 - £55,160, Senior earn £52,823 - £55,883, Specialist earn £53,797 - £56,329, Expert can reach £54,214 - £56,440 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Corporate Lawyer £53,797
Intermediate Level Corporate Lawyer £54,492
Senior Level Corporate Lawyer £55,160
Specialist Level Corporate Lawyer £55,605
Expert Level Corporate Lawyer £55,716
£53,797 0 yr
£54,492 < 2 yrs
£55,160 2-4 yrs
£55,605 5-8 yrs
£55,716 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 64%
Intermediate Level 67%
Senior Level 69%
Specialist Level 70%
Expert Level 70%
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Last Updated on March 18, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Corporate Lawyer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Corporate Lawyer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £35,322 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £32,948, and Manchester pays around £31,350 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Lawyer I or Corporate Lawyer?

As of March 18, 2025 , a Lawyer I makes more than a Corporate Lawyer. A Lawyer I earns an average annual salary of £45,560. And a Corporate Lawyer earns an average annual salary of £32,705.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Lawyer I
£41,663
£48,021
Lawyer II
£47,132
£59,111
Lawyer III
£51,922
£77,258
Lawyer IV
£64,483
£98,059

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corporate Lawyer Salaries

1. How much do corporate lawyers make in the UK?

Frequently asked questions about Corporate Lawyer salaries The highest salary for a Corporate Lawyer in London is £156,471 per year. The lowest salary for a Corporate Lawyer in London is £66,940 per year.

2. What is the highest paid type of lawyer UK?

Corporate law Corporate law is the highest-paid legal specialism and the national average salary for a corporate lawyer is £70,850 per year. Corporate lawyers work on behalf of organisations and might also directly work for an organisation.20 Feb 2025

3. How much do the top 1% lawyers make?

The data source was compiled from the US Department of Labor. The top 10% of attorneys in America make over $208,000, and the top 1% make well over $500,000 per year.

4. Is corporate law a good career in the UK?

Corporate Law Salaries in the UK Corporate law is one of the most, if not the most, lucrative areas of the law for aspiring lawyers to work towards entering.