How Much Does a General Counsel Make in Manchester, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Counsel in Manchester, UK is £147,380, with an hourly rate of £71, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £138,479 to £160,630, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £138,479

50TH(Median) £147,380

75TH £160,630

General Counsel Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile General Counsel Salary	£138,479	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile General Counsel Salary	£147,380	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile General Counsel Salary	£160,630	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£138,479

Average £147,380/year

£160,630

£11,540

Average £12,282/month

£13,386

£2,663

Average £2,834/week

£3,089

£67

Average £71/hour

£77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£160,630	£13,386	£3,089	£77
Average	£147,380	£12,282	£2,834	£71
25th Percentile	£138,479	£11,540	£2,663	£67

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified General Counsel salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a General Counsel is about £147,380 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £71, a monthly salary of about £12,282, and a weekly pay of around £2,834. Click the switch button below to see more details about General Counsel hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do General Counsels Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A General Counsel's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £138,080 - £143,793, while Intermediate make £138,877 - £144,457, Senior earn £140,073 - £145,387, Specialist earn £141,534 - £146,716, Expert can reach £142,996 - £148,369 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level General Counsel	£141,933
Intermediate Level General Counsel	£142,730
Senior Level General Counsel	£143,793
Specialist Level General Counsel	£145,121
Expert Level General Counsel	£146,450

Entry Level	4%
Intermediate Level	3%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	1%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for General Counsel?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for General Counsel are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £166,053 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £154,895, and Manchester pays around £147,380 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Associate General Counsel or General Counsel?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Associate General Counsel makes less than a General Counsel. A Associate General Counsel earns an average annual salary of £126,338. And a General Counsel earns an average annual salary of £153,753.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Associate General Counsel	Manchester, UK	£107,930 £145,617
Managing Counsel	Manchester, UK	£81,063 £116,036
Associate Legal Counsel	Manchester, UK	£108,710 £146,663
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel	Manchester, UK	£107,949 £145,637

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