Planning Jobs in Cardiff

There are 10 regulated planning law firms in Cardiff registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

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Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£35,000£52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000£70,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000£101,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£38,500£56,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500£75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,000
£68,000£114,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500£25,500
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500£29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500£32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500£25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500£26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000£29,000

Planning Firms in Cardiff

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in Cardiff?

There are 10 regulated planning law firms in Cardiff on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in Cardiff?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in Cardiff typically earn between £38,500 and £56,000, with a mid-point around £46,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £51,500 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.

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