Legal Professionals vs Teaching and other educational professionals Salary (2025)

How do Legal Professionals and Teaching and other educational professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Legal Professionals earns £2,713 more per year (6% higher)

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLegal ProfessionalsTeaching and other educational professionalsDifference
Median Annual£47,546£44,833+£2,713
Mean Annual£61,797£44,838+£16,959
Monthly£3,962£3,736+£226
Weekly£914£862+£52
Hourly£22.86£21.55+£1.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLegal ProfessionalsTeaching and other educational professionals
10th (Entry)£24,420£18,367
25th£31,058£31,652
50th (Median)£47,546£44,833
75th£70,015£55,749
90th (Senior)£109,531£70,046
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Legal Professionals or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Legal Professionals is £47,546, whilst a Teaching and other educational professionals earns £44,833 — a difference of £2,713 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Legal Professionals and a Teaching and other educational professionals?
The difference is £2,713 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Legal Professionals or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
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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