General Legal Services Solicitor Salary in Pembrokeshire 2026

Salary benchmarks for general legal services solicitors in Pembrokeshire, 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 6 regulated firms in the area.

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Qualified Solicitor Salaries

Annual salary ranges for general legal services solicitors in Pembrokeshire 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)£39,500
£31,500£47,500
£42,000
£35,000£51,000
£54,500
£44,000£68,500
£46,000
£38,500£56,500
2-3 PQE£45,500
£36,000£54,500
£49,500
£40,500£59,000
£61,500
£49,500£79,000
£53,000
£44,000£65,000
4-5 PQE£53,000
£42,000£64,000
£57,000
£46,500£68,500
£72,000
£56,500£95,000
£61,500
£49,500£77,500
6-8 PQE£62,500
£47,500£77,500
£67,000
£53,000£82,500
£86,000
£66,000£114,500
£72,000
£56,500£92,500
8+ PQE£70,500
£54,500£92,500
£79,000
£61,500£104,000
£104,000
£77,500£141,000
£86,000
£66,000£114,500

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

Salary by Firm Size

How general legal services solicitor pay varies across firm types in Pembrokeshire. NQ salaries shown; the premium for larger firms widens with seniority.

High Street / Boutique

£39,500

NQ (typical)

Range: £31,500£47,500

8+ PQE: up to £92,500

Regional / Mid-size

£42,000

NQ (typical)

Range: £35,000£51,000

8+ PQE: up to £104,000

City / National

£54,500

NQ (typical)

Range: £44,000£68,500

8+ PQE: up to £141,000

In-house

£46,000

NQ (typical)

Range: £38,500£56,500

8+ PQE: up to £114,500

Non-qualified Roles

Salary benchmarks for support and fee-earning roles in Pembrokeshire general legal services teams. Figures use a mid-size firm baseline.

Paralegal

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£24,500
£23,500£26,000
£25,000
£23,500£27,500
£27,500
£25,000£31,000
£26,000
£24,000£29,000
1-3 years£25,000
£24,000£27,500
£27,000
£24,500£30,000
£30,500
£27,500£35,000
£28,000
£25,500£31,500
3-5 years£27,000
£24,500£29,500
£29,000
£26,500£32,500
£33,500
£29,500£38,500
£31,000
£27,500£35,000
5+ years£29,000
£26,500£32,500
£31,500
£28,000£37,000
£37,000
£32,000£44,000
£34,500
£30,000£40,500

Legal Secretary / PA

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£24,500
£23,500£26,000
£24,500
£23,500£26,000
£27,000
£24,500£30,000
£25,000
£23,500£27,500
1-3 years£25,000
£24,000£26,500
£25,000
£24,000£27,500
£29,000
£26,500£33,000
£27,000
£24,500£30,000
3-5 years£25,500
£24,500£27,000
£27,000
£24,500£29,000
£31,500
£28,000£36,000
£29,000
£26,500£32,500
5+ years£26,000
£25,000£29,000
£28,500
£26,000£32,500
£35,000
£31,000£41,500
£31,500
£28,000£37,000

Fee Earner / Legal Executive

ExperienceHigh Street / BoutiqueRegional / Mid-sizeCity / NationalIn-house
Less than 1 year£26,500
£24,500£29,000
£29,000
£26,500£32,500
£33,000
£29,000£38,000
£31,000
£27,500£35,000
1-3 years£28,000
£26,000£31,000
£31,500
£28,000£35,000
£37,000
£32,000£43,000
£34,500
£30,000£39,500
3-5 years£31,500
£28,000£35,000
£35,000
£31,000£40,500
£42,000
£35,000£49,500
£38,000
£32,500£45,000
5+ years£35,000
£31,000£41,500
£39,500
£33,500£48,500
£47,500
£39,500£58,000
£43,000
£36,000£53,000

General Legal Services Firms in Pembrokeshire

Regulated general legal services firms in Pembrokeshire 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 general legal services solicitor in Pembrokeshire?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Pembrokeshire typically earn between £31,500 and £68,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £39,500, mid-size firms around £42,000 and City or national firms around £54,500.

What does a general legal services solicitor earn at 4 to 5 PQE in Pembrokeshire?

At 4 to 5 PQE, general legal services solicitors in Pembrokeshire typically earn between £42,000 and £95,000 depending on firm size, with boutique firms around £53,000, mid-size around £57,000 and City or national firms around £72,000.

How does firm size affect general legal services solicitor salaries in Pembrokeshire?

Firm size has a significant impact on salary. At NQ level in Pembrokeshire, a high street or boutique firm typically pays around £39,500, while a City or national firm may pay £54,500 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 Pembrokeshire in 2026?

Entry-level paralegals in Pembrokeshire typically earn between £23,500 and £27,500 depending on firm size, with boutique firms around £24,500 and mid-size firms around £25,000. With 5 or more years of experience, the range rises to £26,500 to £37,000, with boutique firms around £29,000 and mid-size around £31,500, 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.