What is the average salary for a employment solicitor in Hampshire?

A newly qualified employment solicitor in Hampshire earns around £47,500 at a mid-size firm. At 4–5 PQE, average salaries rise to around £61,000.

Employment Jobs in Hampshire

There are 46 regulated employment law firms in Hampshire registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Hampshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000

£29,500 – £44,000

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500

£40,000 – £61,000

Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500

£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500

£37,000 – £58,000

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,000

£50,500 – £75,500

Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000

£68,500 – £110,500

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000

£22,000 – £28,500

3–5 years£31,500

£27,500 – £35,500

5+ years£33,500

£29,500 – £40,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000

£24,000 – £29,000

3–5 years£30,000

£27,000 – £35,000

5+ years£33,000

£29,000 – £38,000

Employment Firms in Hampshire

These firms are registered with the SRA for employment in Hampshire. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Limited

Portsmouth

Barker Son & Isherwood LLP

Andover

Bates Solicitors Limited

Basingstoke

Bingham Mansfield Solicitors Limited

Emsworth

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

Waterlooville

Blake Morgan LLP

Southampton

Bramsdon & Childs

Southsea

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Winchester

Churchers Solicitors LLP

Fareham

Davies Blunden & Evans

Farnborough

Dc Employment Solicitors Limited

Southampton

Dutton Gregory LLP

Eastleigh

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Ringwood

Eric Robinson Solicitors

Lymington

Frettens LLP

Ringwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Hampshire?

There are 46 regulated employment law firms in Hampshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in Hampshire?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Hampshire typically earn between £37,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £47,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £75,500.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Other practice areas in Hampshire

Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.