The average advertised pay for a Legal Assistant, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Legal Assistant in the UK is £28,000 a year, based on 20 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,330 a month or £14.36 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 68% of current adverts are permanent, and 82% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Legal Assistant adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
Median advertised salary for Legal Assistant beside other job titles in legal, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitor | £53,000 | 356 | 92% | 0% |
| Conveyancer | £43,000 | 56 | 93% | 0% |
| Compliance Officer | £36,000 | 52 | 73% | 0% |
| Paralegal | £29,000 | 98 | 89% | 0% |
| Legal Secretary | £28,000 | 54 | 88% | 0% |
| Legal Assistant | £28,000 | 58 | 68% | 0% |
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