As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Legal Officer in London, UK is £232,339, with an hourly rate of £112, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £223,186 to £257,557, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £223,186
50TH(Median)   £232,339
75TH   £257,557
Chief Legal Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Legal Officer Salary £223,186 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Legal Officer Salary £232,339 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Legal Officer Salary £257,557 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Legal Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Legal Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Legal Officer is about £232,339 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £112, a monthly salary of about £19,362, and a weekly pay of around £4,468. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Legal Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Legal Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Legal Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £222,776 - £228,651, while Intermediate make £223,596 - £229,334, Senior earn £224,826 - £230,290, Specialist earn £226,738 - £232,066, Expert can reach £228,924 - £236,856 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Legal Officer £226,738
Intermediate Level Chief Legal Officer £227,558
Senior Level Chief Legal Officer £228,651
Specialist Level Chief Legal Officer £230,290
Expert Level Chief Legal Officer £232,339
£226,738 0 yr
£227,558 < 2 yrs
£228,651 2-4 yrs
£230,290 5-8 yrs
£232,339 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Legal Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Legal Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £232,339 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £216,727, and Manchester pays around £206,212 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Top Legal Executive or Chief Legal Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Top Legal Executive makes less than a Chief Legal Officer. A Top Legal Executive earns an average annual salary of £208,805. And a Chief Legal Officer earns an average annual salary of £215,129.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Top Legal Executive London, UK
£148,219
£255,782
Chief Legal Executive London, UK
£148,865
£256,897
Corporate Secretary (Legal Officer) London, UK
£88,302
£455,512
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel London, UK
£121,626
£164,089

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