How Much Does a Lawyer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lawyer I in the United Kingdom is £50,990, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,290 to £54,490, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £42,290
50TH(Median)   £50,990
75TH   £54,490
Lawyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Lawyer I Salary £42,290 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lawyer I Salary £50,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lawyer I Salary £54,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Lawyer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£42,290
Average £50,990/year
£54,490
£3,524
Average £4,249/month
£4,541
£813
Average £981/week
£1,048
£20
Average £25/hour
£26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile £54,490 £4,541 £1,048 £26
Average £50,990 £4,249 £981 £25
25th Percentile £42,290 £3,524 £813 £20

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lawyer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lawyer I is about £50,990 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,249, and a weekly pay of around £981. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lawyer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Lawyer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Lawyer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,094 - £51,356, while Intermediate make £47,744 - £51,617, Senior earn £49,432 - £52,296, Specialist earn £50,341 - £52,714, Expert can reach £50,730 - £52,818 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lawyer I £50,341
Intermediate Level Lawyer I £50,990
Senior Level Lawyer I £51,617
Specialist Level Lawyer I £52,035
Expert Level Lawyer I £52,139
£50,341 0 yr
£50,990 < 2 yrs
£51,617 2-4 yrs
£52,035 5-8 yrs
£52,139 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Lawyer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lawyer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,069 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,369, and Manchester pays around £48,876 annually.

London
£55,069
Brighton and Hove
£51,369
Manchester
£48,876
Liverpool
£48,680
Leicester
£48,211
Birmingham
£47,854

Which Job Pays More: Lawyer II or Lawyer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Lawyer II makes more than a Lawyer I. A Lawyer II earns an average annual salary of £54,546. And a Lawyer I earns an average annual salary of £50,990.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Lawyer II
£47,132
£59,111
Lawyer III
£51,922
£77,258
Lawyer IV
£64,483
£98,059
Divorce Lawyer
£41,322
£47,630

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