Legal Professionals vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Legal Professionals and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Legal Professionals earns £20,804 more per year (78% higher)

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLegal ProfessionalsRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£47,546£26,742+£20,804
Mean Annual£61,797£27,332+£34,465
Monthly£3,962£2,229+£1,733
Weekly£914£514+£400
Hourly£22.86£12.86+£10.00

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLegal ProfessionalsRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£24,420£14,767
25th£31,058£21,436
50th (Median)£47,546£26,742
75th£70,015£32,205
90th (Senior)£109,531£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Legal Professionals or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Legal Professionals is £47,546, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £20,804 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Legal Professionals and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £20,804 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Legal Professionals or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Legal Professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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