Personal Injury Solicitor Salary in Buckinghamshire 2026
Salary benchmarks for personal injury solicitors in Buckinghamshire, 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 26 regulated firms in the area.
View Personal Injury firms and jobs in Buckinghamshire→Qualified Solicitor Salaries
Annual salary ranges for personal injury solicitors in Buckinghamshire by experience level and firm type. Mid-point figures shown; hover or expand for full range.
| Experience | High Street / Boutique | Regional / Mid-size | City / National | In-house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly qualified (0-1 PQE) | £48,000 £38,500–£58,000 | £51,500 £43,000–£62,000 | £66,500 £53,500–£83,500 | £55,500 £47,000–£68,500 |
| 2-3 PQE | £55,000 £44,000–£66,500 | £60,000 £49,000–£71,500 | £75,000 £60,000–£96,500 | £64,000 £53,500–£79,000 |
| 4-5 PQE | £64,000 £51,000–£77,500 | £69,500 £56,500–£83,500 | £87,500 £68,500–£115,500 | £75,000 £60,000–£94,000 |
| 6-8 PQE | £76,000 £58,000–£94,000 | £81,500 £64,000–£100,500 | £105,000 £80,500–£139,000 | £87,500 £68,500–£112,500 |
| 8+ PQE | £85,500 £66,500–£112,500 | £96,500 £75,000–£126,500 | £126,500 £94,000–£171,000 | £105,000 £80,500–£139,000 |
Figures are regional estimates for guidance only. Actual salaries vary by firm, candidate profile, and negotiation.
Salary by Firm Size
How personal injury solicitor pay varies across firm types in Buckinghamshire. NQ salaries shown; the premium for larger firms widens with seniority.
High Street / Boutique
£48,000
NQ (typical)
Range: £38,500–£58,000
8+ PQE: up to £112,500
Regional / Mid-size
£51,500
NQ (typical)
Range: £43,000–£62,000
8+ PQE: up to £126,500
City / National
£66,500
NQ (typical)
Range: £53,500–£83,500
8+ PQE: up to £171,000
In-house
£55,500
NQ (typical)
Range: £47,000–£68,500
8+ PQE: up to £139,000
Non-qualified Roles
Salary benchmarks for support and fee-earning roles in Buckinghamshire personal injury teams. Figures use a mid-size firm baseline.
Paralegal
| Experience | High Street / Boutique | Regional / Mid-size | City / National | In-house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | £29,000 £27,500–£31,000 | £30,500 £28,500–£33,000 | £33,000 £30,500–£37,500 | £31,500 £29,000–£35,500 |
| 1-3 years | £30,500 £28,500–£33,000 | £32,500 £30,000–£36,500 | £37,000 £33,000–£42,500 | £34,000 £31,000–£38,500 |
| 3-5 years | £32,500 £30,000–£36,000 | £35,500 £32,000–£39,500 | £40,500 £36,000–£47,000 | £37,500 £33,000–£43,000 |
| 5+ years | £35,500 £32,000–£39,500 | £38,500 £34,000–£45,000 | £45,000 £39,000–£53,500 | £41,500 £36,500–£49,000 |
Legal Secretary / PA
| Experience | High Street / Boutique | Regional / Mid-size | City / National | In-house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | £27,500 £26,000–£29,000 | £29,000 £27,500–£31,000 | £32,500 £30,000–£36,500 | £30,500 £28,500–£33,000 |
| 1-3 years | £28,500 £27,000–£30,000 | £30,500 £28,500–£33,000 | £35,500 £32,000–£40,000 | £32,500 £30,000–£36,500 |
| 3-5 years | £29,500 £27,500–£31,500 | £32,500 £30,000–£35,500 | £38,000 £33,500–£43,500 | £35,500 £32,000–£39,500 |
| 5+ years | £31,500 £29,000–£35,500 | £35,000 £31,500–£39,500 | £38,500 £34,000–£44,500 | £38,000 £33,500–£44,500 |
Fee Earner / Legal Executive
| Experience | High Street / Boutique | Regional / Mid-size | City / National | In-house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | £32,000 £30,000–£35,500 | £35,500 £32,000–£39,500 | £40,000 £35,500–£46,000 | £37,500 £33,000–£43,000 |
| 1-3 years | £34,000 £31,500–£38,000 | £38,500 £34,000–£43,000 | £45,000 £39,000–£52,500 | £41,500 £36,500–£48,000 |
| 3-5 years | £38,500 £34,000–£43,000 | £43,000 £37,500–£49,000 | £51,000 £43,000–£60,500 | £46,000 £39,500–£54,500 |
| 5+ years | £43,000 £37,500–£50,500 | £48,000 £40,500–£59,000 | £58,000 £48,000–£70,500 | £52,500 £44,000–£64,000 |
Personal Injury Firms in Buckinghamshire
Regulated personal injury firms in Buckinghamshire on the SRA register. Salaries above reflect the market across these firms.
Allan Janes LLP
High Wycombe
Bc Law Ltd
Milton Keynes
Blaser Mills LLP
Also known as Reynolds Parry Jones, The Lpa Solicitor, Chiltern Legal
Marlow
Brittons Solicitors Limited
Bourne End
Curzon Green Solicitors
High Wycombe
Dc Kaye Solicitors Limited
Also known as Timothy Kench & Co, Dc Kaye & Co (practising Style for Dc Kaye Solicitors Limited)
Aylesbury
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd
Milton Keynes
Freeths LLP
Milton Keynes
Gabbitas Robins
Marlow
Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP
Milton Keynes
Green Law Solicitors Limited
Milton Keynes
Hine Solicitors Limited
Aylesbury
Jennings Solicitors
Milton Keynes
Jga Legal LLP
Also known as J Garrard & Allen
Olney
Knights Professional Services Limited
Also known as Cl Medilaw, Integrar, Knights
Beaconsfield
Showing 15 of 26 firms. See all firms in Buckinghamshire
Check your own salary
Use LawBoard's free salary benchmark to get a personalised benchmark for your role, experience level, and location. Create a profile to save your result and track target firms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for a newly qualified personal injury solicitor in Buckinghamshire?
Newly qualified personal injury solicitors in Buckinghamshire typically earn between £38,500 and £83,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £48,000, mid-size firms around £51,500 and City or national firms around £66,500.
What does a personal injury solicitor earn at 4 to 5 PQE in Buckinghamshire?
At 4 to 5 PQE, personal injury solicitors in Buckinghamshire typically earn between £51,000 and £115,500 depending on firm size, with boutique firms around £64,000, mid-size around £69,500 and City or national firms around £87,500.
How does firm size affect personal injury solicitor salaries in Buckinghamshire?
Firm size has a significant impact on salary. At NQ level in Buckinghamshire, a high street or boutique firm typically pays around £48,000, while a City or national firm may pay £66,500 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 Buckinghamshire in 2026?
Entry-level paralegals in Buckinghamshire typically earn between £27,500 and £33,000 depending on firm size, with boutique firms around £29,000 and mid-size firms around £30,500. With 5 or more years of experience, the range rises to £32,000 to £45,000, with boutique firms around £35,500 and mid-size around £38,500, 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.
Related Pages
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.