RedLaw

Advice: Salaries

Associate salaries span a wide range: there is an ever-increasing divide between the White Shoe US firms and the UK firms. Depending on the focus of the firm, there is also disparity between the various UK firms.

Many firms also operate a system which has introduced a range of salaries at a particular pqe level and some firms have also moved away from the traditional method of increasing salary depending on pqe.

The following table shows the range of salaries on offer at the newly qualified to 3 pqe levels. For a more detailed assessment of your salary potential, please contact us and we would be pleased to provide this.

 

Level of experience White Shoe US (£) Other US (£) City: Magic Circle & top City (£) Medium City (£)
NQ 97.5k - 100k 62k - 82k 58k - 62k 38k - 60k
1 pqe 97.5k - 100k 70k - 90k 60k - 68k 42k - 65k
2 pqe 104k - 112k 78k - 104k 66.5k - 72k 48k - 70k
3 pqe 106k - 122k 82k - 110k 72k - 88k 50k - 75k
"I would recommend Sarah to anyone looking to move. As well being knowledgeable of the firms that were of interest, I found her supportive and accessible throughout the entire process"
—Senior corporate tax associate, Leading City firm
Use our Job Board to search for a new role. You will find a range of our latest roles across a variety of specialisms. Browse our Job Board

Experience: I read Law at university and worked for a human rights firm in the U.S. before embarking on a career in legal recruitment. I started my career at an international agency known for its Asian presence and expertise, where I gained…

London
130 Fleet Street
London EC4A 2BH

Registered Office
30 City Road
London EC1Y 2AB

Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0940
Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0950
 
© Copyright 2011 RedLaw Recruitment Limited.
All Rights Reserved.