Legal Professionals Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£47,546
per year
Hourly Rate
£22.86
per hour
Mean Salary
£61,797
per year
Salary Range
Legal Professionals salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £24,42025th: £31,058Median: £47,54675th: £70,01590th: £109,531
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £47,546 |
| Monthly | £3,962 |
| Fortnightly | £1,829 |
| Weekly | £914 |
| Daily | £183 |
| Hourly | £22.86 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £24,420 | £2,035 | Entry level |
| 25th | £31,058 | £2,588 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £47,546 | £3,962 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £70,015 | £5,835 | Experienced |
| 90th | £109,531 | £9,128 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Legal Professionals in the UK is £47,546, equating to £3,962 per month or £22.86 per hour.
Salaries range from £24,420 at entry level (10th percentile) to £109,531 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £85,111.
Legal Professionals is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £47,546 is comfortably above the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Legal Professionals salary in the UK?
The median Legal Professionals salary in the United Kingdom is £47,546 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Legal Professionals earn per hour?
A Legal Professionals earns approximately £22.86 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Legal Professionals?
A Legal Professionals earns approximately £3,962 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Legal Professionals a well-paid job in the UK?
Legal Professionals is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £47,546 is comfortably above the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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