Legal Professionals Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 241 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 183,000 employees
10th percentile
£22,522
25th percentile
£29,142
Median
£45,000
Mean
£58,547
75th percentile
£63,449
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £22,522 |
| 25th percentile | £29,142 |
| Median | £45,000 |
| Mean | £58,547 |
| 75th percentile | £63,449 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £63,851 | £96,119 |
| South East | £47,446 | £56,867 |
| East of England | £36,437 | £43,636 |
| East Midlands | £29,611 | £39,289 |
| West Midlands | £42,177 | £46,176 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £37,459 | £40,734 |
| North West | £36,885 | £39,630 |
| North East | £38,862 | £41,013 |
| Scotland | £46,819 | £48,061 |
Roles in this category
3 published roles within Legal Professionals.