How much do lawyers really make?
We have analysed salary data from 396 legal profesionnals working in the UK
A steady climb : From qualification to 15 years into the job, salary growth is very steady, with a £25,000 tick up every five years
High note finish : From a pay standpoint, it's all about the final years; unlike many other jobs such as banking, asset management or consultancy which see a mid-career hike
Worth sticking to your books : a degree from a renowned Law school such as Cambridge or LSE push pay up by as much as 25%, even as long as 5-10 years post graduation
Average lawyer salary in the UK
Entry Level 0 to 5 years |
Mid-Career 5 to 10 years |
Experienced 10 to 15 years |
Late Career 15 + years |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salary |
£54,000 |
£76,000 |
£100,000 |
£181,000 |
What pay for the top law degrees*?
Best Paying Universities | Salary |
|---|---|
Cambridge University | £99,000 |
London School of Economics | £94,000 |
Edinburgh University | £93,000 |
Oxford University | £92,000 |
*5-10 years of experience
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