Discover the latest salaries for a range of legal jobs including what you could earn as an Associate, Paralegal, Junior Solicitor, Senior Solicitor and Legal Assistant. Salary guides provided by Abacus.
If you are looking for a new job in the Legal sector, then take a look at the salary you could receive for a job in Northern Ireland. Overall legal salaries in 2022 have increased by 7% compared to 2021.
Salary guide for a range of Legal roles
| Private Practice: Qualified Solicitor | Salary |
|---|---|
| Paralegal/Law Grad | £20,000 – £25,000 |
| Exp (Career) Paralegal | £25,000 – £32,000 |
| NQS | £25,000 – £33,000 |
| PQE 1 | £27,000 – £35,000 |
| PQE 2 | £29,000 – £37,000 |
| PQE 3 | £31,000 – £39,000 |
| PQE 4 | £32,000 – £42,000 |
| PQE 5 | £37,000 – £53,000 |
| Associate (5-8 years) | £45,000 – £60,000 |
| Senior Associate (7-9 years) | £50,000 – £67,000 |
| Salaried Partner | £70,000 – £120,000 + |
| Private Practice: Support and Non-Qualified | Salary |
|---|---|
| Paralegal/Law Grad | £20,000 – £25,000 |
| Contract/Legal Analyst | £21,000 – £26,000 |
| Exp (Career) Paralegal | £25,000 – £32,000 |
| Legal Secretary (1-4 years) | £16,000 – £28,000 |
| Legal Secretary (5+ years) | £24,000 – £32,000 |
| Non Practice & In-House | Salary |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | £16,000 – £22,000 |
| Junior Solicitor (NQ-2) | £27,000 – £38,000 |
| Mid-level Solicitor (2-4 years) | £35,000 – £45,000 |
| Senior Solicitor (4-7 years) | £40,000 – £50,000 |
| Team Leader/Manager (8+ years) | £45,000 – £60,000 |
| Legal Director | £60,000 – £80,000 |
| Head of Legal/GC | £70,000 – £120,000 |
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