Law (Solicitor) Salary in London
Entry Salary
£46,200 Peak Salary
£237,600 Growth
+414% Lifetime (25yr)
£3.5m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Solicitor | 0+ | £36,960 | £46,200 | £59,400 | £68,640 |
| Newly Qualified Solicitor | 2+ | £52,800 | £68,640 | £89,760 | £112,200 |
| Associate Solicitor | 5+ | £68,640 | £89,760 | £112,200 | £145,200 |
| Senior Associate | 8+ | £89,760 | £116,160 | £151,800 | £191,400 |
| Salaried Partner / Of Counsel | 12+ | £118,800 | £158,400 | £211,200 | £277,200 |
| Equity Partner | 16+ | £171,600 | £237,600 | £369,600 | £660,000 |
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How London Compares
Mid-career Law (Solicitor) median salary by region
London £116,160 South East £93,280 Scotland £92,400 East of England £89,760 South West £87,120 North West £87,120 West Midlands £86,240 Northern Ireland £86,240 Yorkshire and The Humber £83,600 Wales £83,600 East Midlands £82,720 North East £80,080
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.