Landlord & Tenant Solicitor Salary in London 2026

Salary benchmarks for landlord & tenant solicitors in London, from newly qualified (NQ) through to 8+ PQE, broken down by firm size. Includes paralegal, legal secretary and fee earner ranges. Data is based on market benchmarking across 111 regulated firms in the area.

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Qualified Solicitor Salaries

Annual salary ranges for landlord & tenant solicitors in London by experience level and firm type. Mid-point figures shown; hover or expand for full range.

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Newly qualified (0-1 PQE)£56,500
£45,000£67,500
£62,000
£49,500£74,500
£70,500
£56,500£84,500
£64,500
£52,000£77,500
2-3 PQE£64,500
£51,500£77,500
£70,500
£56,500£85,000
£80,500
£64,500£97,000
£74,000
£59,000£89,500
4-5 PQE£75,000
£59,500£90,500
£82,500
£65,500£100,000
£94,000
£74,500£113,000
£86,500
£68,000£104,500
6-8 PQE£89,000
£67,500£110,000
£97,500
£74,500£121,500
£111,500
£84,500£137,500
£102,000
£77,500£126,500
8+ PQE£100,000
£77,500£131,500
£110,000
£85,000£144,500
£120,000
£97,000£156,000
£115,000
£89,500£150,500

Figures are regional estimates for guidance only. Actual salaries vary by firm, candidate profile, and negotiation.

Salary by Firm Size

How landlord & tenant solicitor pay varies across firm types in London. NQ salaries shown; the premium for larger firms widens with seniority.

High Street / Boutique

£56,500

NQ (typical)

Range: £45,000£67,500

8+ PQE: up to £131,500

Regional / Mid-size

£62,000

NQ (typical)

Range: £49,500£74,500

8+ PQE: up to £144,500

City / National

£70,500

NQ (typical)

Range: £56,500£84,500

8+ PQE: up to £156,000

In-house

£64,500

NQ (typical)

Range: £52,000£77,500

8+ PQE: up to £150,500

Non-qualified Roles

Salary benchmarks for support and fee-earning roles in London landlord & tenant teams. Figures use a mid-size firm baseline.

Paralegal

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£34,000
£32,000£36,500
£36,500
£34,500£39,000
£36,500
£34,500£39,000
£39,000
£37,000£42,000
1-3 years£35,500
£33,000£39,000
£38,500
£36,000£42,000
£38,500
£36,000£42,000
£41,500
£38,000£44,500
3-5 years£38,000
£35,000£42,000
£41,000
£38,000£45,000
£41,000
£38,000£45,000
£44,000
£40,000£48,000
5+ years£41,500
£37,500£46,500
£44,500
£40,500£50,000
£44,500
£40,500£50,000
£47,500
£43,000£53,000

Legal Secretary / PA

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£32,000
£30,500£34,000
£34,500
£33,000£36,500
£34,500
£33,000£36,500
£37,000
£35,000£39,000
1-3 years£33,000
£31,500£35,000
£36,000
£34,000£38,000
£36,000
£34,000£38,000
£38,000
£35,500£40,000
3-5 years£34,500
£32,000£37,000
£37,000
£34,500£40,000
£37,000
£34,500£40,000
£39,500
£37,000£42,500
5+ years£37,000
£34,000£41,500
£40,000
£36,500£44,500
£40,000
£36,500£44,500
£42,500
£39,000£47,500

Fee Earner / Legal Executive

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£37,500
£35,000£41,500
£40,500
£38,000£44,500
£40,500
£38,000£44,500
£43,000
£40,000£47,500
1-3 years£40,000
£37,000£44,500
£43,000
£40,000£48,000
£43,000
£40,000£48,000
£46,500
£42,500£51,500
3-5 years£45,000
£40,000£50,000
£48,500
£43,000£54,000
£48,500
£43,000£54,000
£52,000
£46,500£57,500
5+ years£50,000
£44,000£59,000
£54,000
£47,500£63,500
£54,000
£47,500£63,500
£57,500
£50,500£67,500

Landlord & Tenant Firms in London

Regulated landlord & tenant firms in London on the SRA register. Salaries above reflect the market across these firms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for a newly qualified landlord & tenant solicitor in London?

A newly qualified landlord & tenant solicitor in London earns between £49,500 and £74,500 at a mid-size regional firm, with a typical mid-point of £62,000. City or national firms may pay significantly more.

What does a landlord & tenant solicitor earn at 4–5 PQE in London?

At 4 to 5 years post-qualification experience, a landlord & tenant solicitor in London earns between £65,500 and £100,000 at a regional firm, with a mid-point of £82,500.

How does firm size affect landlord & tenant solicitor salaries in London?

Firm size has a significant impact on salary. At NQ level in London, a high street or boutique firm typically pays around £56,500, while a City or national firm may pay £70,500 or more. The premium widens at senior levels, where large firms can pay substantially above regional norms.

What is the salary for a paralegal in London in 2026?

Paralegal salaries in London start at around £34,500 for entry-level positions and rise to £50,000 or more with 5+ years of experience, based on 2026 benchmarking data.

Where does LawBoard salary data come from?

LawBoard salary benchmarks are derived from market data covering law firms registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Figures are adjusted for region and practice area using established market multipliers. They represent typical ranges for guidance only and are updated periodically.

Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only and are not specific to any individual firm. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.