Salary Guide
Salary packages vary enormously but to give some idea of the levels being paid:
US Law Firms (those paying New York Rates)
| Level | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| NQ | £90,000-£96,000 | £93,000 |
| 1 Year | £97,000-£100,000 | £95,500 |
| 2 Years | £105,000-£109,000 | £107,000 |
| 3 Years | £120,000-£126,000 | £123,000 |
| 4 Years | £131,000-£139,000 | £135,000 |
| 5 Years | £142,000-£150,000 | £146,000 |
US Law Firms (those paying Mid-Atlantic Rates)
| Level | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| NQ | £65,000-£80,000 | £72,500 |
| 1 Year | £72,000-£85,000 | £78,500 |
| 2 Years | £82,000-£90,000 | £86,000 |
| 3 Years | £92,000-£94,000 | £93,000 |
| 4 Years | £102,000-£104,000 | £103,000 |
| 5 Years | £110,000-£120,000 | £115,000 |
Large/Medium sized UK Firms
| Level | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| NQ | £57,000-£65,000 | £61,000 |
| 1 Year | £60,000-£71,500 | £65,750 |
| 2 Years | £65,000-£84,000 | £74,500 |
| 3 Years | £75,000-£92,000 | £83,500 |
| 4 Years | £86,000-£102,000 | £94,000 |
| 5 Years | £87,000-£110,000 | £98,50 |
West End/Niche City Law Firms
| Level | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| NQ | £35,000-£54,000 | £48,000 |
| 1 Year | £38,000-£57,000 | £52,000 |
| 2 Years | £44,000-£62,000 | £55,000 |
| 3 Years | £47,000-£66,000 | £58,000 |
| 4 Years | £51,000-£70,000 | £62,000 |
| 5 Years | £55,000-£78,000 | £66,000 |