Solicitors and lawyers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£49,080
Mean
£48,011
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £49,080 |
| Mean | £48,011 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,090£49,080
−Income tax
£720£8,642
−National Insurance
£243£2,921
=Take-home pay
£3,126£37,517
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£49,080
Male
£45,714
Female
£49,298
Mean annual pay
All employees
£48,011
Male
£46,241
Female
£48,788
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £49,080 | £45,714 | £49,298 |
| Mean | £48,011 | £46,241 | £48,788 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£49,304
Full-time (mean)
£48,651
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £49,304 |
| Mean | £48,651 |
Live job listings
Salary ranges from active postings on Reed and Adzuna.
No live listings found right now. Check back tomorrow after the daily refresh.