How Much Does a Lawyer I Make in London, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lawyer I in London, UK is £55,069, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,673 to £58,849, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £45,673

50TH(Median) £55,069

75TH £58,849

Lawyer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Lawyer I Salary	£45,673	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lawyer I Salary	£55,069	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lawyer I Salary	£58,849	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£45,673

Average £55,069/year

£58,849

£3,806

Average £4,589/month

£4,904

£878

Average £1,059/week

£1,132

£22

Average £26/hour

£28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£58,849	£4,904	£1,132	£28
Average	£55,069	£4,589	£1,059	£26
25th Percentile	£45,673	£3,806	£878	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lawyer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lawyer I is about £55,069 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,589, and a weekly pay of around £1,059. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lawyer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Lawyer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Lawyer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,862 - £55,464, while Intermediate make £51,563 - £55,746, Senior earn £53,386 - £56,480, Specialist earn £54,368 - £56,931, Expert can reach £54,789 - £57,044 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lawyer I	£54,368
Intermediate Level Lawyer I	£55,069
Senior Level Lawyer I	£55,746
Specialist Level Lawyer I	£56,198
Expert Level Lawyer I	£56,310

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lawyer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,069 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,369, and Manchester pays around £48,876 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Lawyer II or Lawyer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Lawyer II makes more than a Lawyer I. A Lawyer II earns an average annual salary of £58,910. And a Lawyer I earns an average annual salary of £50,990.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Lawyer II	London, UK	£50,902 £63,840
Lawyer III	London, UK	£56,076 £83,439
Lawyer IV	London, UK	£69,641 £105,903
Divorce Lawyer	London, UK	£44,628 £51,441

Lawyer I Job Openings in London, UK

Private Client Lawyer (Trusts Specialist)

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The Role. We are currently recruiting for a Private Client lawyer who has a good understanding of the operation of trusts and wanting to specialise in...

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