As of March 18, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solicitor in London, UK is £28,559, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,486 to £29,551, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,486
50TH(Median)   £28,559
75TH   £29,551
Solicitor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary £26,486 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary £28,559 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary £29,551 United Kingdom March 18, 2025

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

Last Updated on March 18, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Solicitor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Solicitor is about £28,559 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,380, and a weekly pay of around £549. Click the switch button below to see more details about Solicitor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Solicitors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Solicitor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £43,941 - £47,925, while Intermediate make £44,549 - £48,168, Senior earn £46,127 - £48,800, Specialist earn £46,977 - £49,188, Expert can reach £47,342 - £49,286 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Solicitor £46,977
Intermediate Level Solicitor £47,584
Senior Level Solicitor £48,168
Specialist Level Solicitor £48,557
Expert Level Solicitor £48,654
£46,977 0 yr
£47,584 < 2 yrs
£48,168 2-4 yrs
£48,557 5-8 yrs
£48,654 > 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 Solicitor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Solicitor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,559 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,640, and Manchester pays around £25,348 annually.

Solicitor Job Openings in London, UK

Solicitor
Stone King LLP
Bath, South West England

About Us. Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client ...

Family Solicitor
Flint Bishop
Derby, East Midlands

Department. Family & Matrimonial. Location. Derby, UK. Description. Due to growth, we are looking to hire an additional Family Solicitor for our Famil...

Private Client Solicitor
W H Darbyshire Solicitors
Lytham, North West England

We are a long-established small practice dealing in non-contentious legal work in Lytham St. Annes and are looking for an admitted solicitor, with an ...

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