As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Managing Counsel in the United Kingdom is £78,800, with an hourly rate of £38, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £72,000 to £96,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £72,000
50TH(Median)   £78,800
75TH   £96,100
Managing Counsel Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Managing Counsel Salary £72,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Managing Counsel Salary £78,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Managing Counsel Salary £96,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Managing Counsel salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Managing Counsel is about £78,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £38, a monthly salary of about £6,567, and a weekly pay of around £1,515. Click the switch button below to see more details about Managing Counsel hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Managing Counsel's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,522 - £77,582, while Intermediate make £73,827 - £77,785, Senior earn £74,639 - £78,597, Specialist earn £75,451 - £80,091, Expert can reach £76,567 - £82,673 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Managing Counsel £76,263
Intermediate Level Managing Counsel £76,567
Senior Level Managing Counsel £77,278
Specialist Level Managing Counsel £78,090
Expert Level Managing Counsel £79,316
£76,263 0 yr
£76,567 < 2 yrs
£77,278 2-4 yrs
£78,090 5-8 yrs
£79,316 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Managing Counsel are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £85,104 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £79,385, and Manchester pays around £75,534 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Managing Attorney or Managing Counsel?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Managing Attorney makes more than a Managing Counsel. A Managing Attorney earns an average annual salary of £100,784. And a Managing Counsel earns an average annual salary of £78,800.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Managing Attorney
£84,201
£120,528
General Counsel
£131,895
£227,612
Senior Counsel
£109,741
£148,060
Associate General Counsel
£112,598
£151,914

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