Lawyer salary in Leeds
The average Lawyer salary in Leeds is £63,700 per year (£3,959/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £32.67/hr).
≈ £3,345 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Lawyer in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,959 / month after tax
Hourly: £32.67/hr • Daily: £245/day
Market median for an established Lawyer in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,882 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £42.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Lawyer specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Lawyer earning £63,700 takes home £3,959 net per month (or £914/week).
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Live Lawyer jobs in Leeds
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Waste Team Leader
£40,185Essential Employment • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Area Sales Manager - UK North - World Leading OEM
£34,000Consulo First • Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2HF
Senior Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
£28,515Bupa • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8QB
Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focused Intervention Team)
£32,737Barca Leeds • Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6NJ
Liability Claims Handler
£33,053Sedgwick • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Test Centre Administrator (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) (26480)
£23,066Pearson • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Frequently asked questions about Lawyer pay in Leeds
How much does a Lawyer earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average Lawyer salary in Leeds is £63,700 per year (or £32.67 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Lawyer roles start around £51,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £82,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Lawyer in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median Lawyer salary of £63,700 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,959 per month (approx. £914 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Lawyer in Leeds?
A mid-level Lawyer in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £32.67/hr (ranging from £26.15/hr for junior roles to £42.46/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £245 per day.
Is a Lawyer salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £3,959 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 25% of a Lawyer's take-home pay — leaving £2,959 per month in disposable income.
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