What is the average salary for a social welfare solicitor in West Midlands?

A newly qualified social welfare solicitor in West Midlands earns around £40,000 at a mid-size firm. At 4–5 PQE, average salaries rise to around £54,500.

Social Welfare Jobs in West Midlands

There are 3 regulated social welfare law firms in West Midlands registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,500

£30,000 – £45,000

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,000

£39,500 – £60,500

Senior (8–15 PQE)£67,000

£52,000 – £88,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£40,000

£33,500 – £48,500

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£54,500

£44,500 – £65,000

Senior (8–15 PQE)£75,000

£58,500 – £98,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500

£24,000 – £27,500

3–5 years£29,000

£26,500 – £32,000

5+ years£31,500

£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500

£23,500 – £26,000

3–5 years£26,000

£24,500 – £28,000

5+ years£28,000

£25,500 – £31,500

Social Welfare Firms in West Midlands

These firms are registered with the SRA for social welfare in West Midlands. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

Bassi Solicitors Limited

Birmingham

Fountain Solicitors Limited

Walsall

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Also known as Northelm, Marrons, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Reddens, Lime Solicitors, Corclaim

Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many social welfare law firms are there in West Midlands?

There are 3 regulated social welfare law firms in West Midlands on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a social welfare solicitor in West Midlands?

Newly qualified social welfare solicitors in West Midlands typically earn between £33,500 and £48,500, with a mid-point around £40,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £44,500 to £65,000.

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