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Competitive pay is critical to attract and retain skilled legal professionals in a thriving job market.
By Sam Bailey, Recruitment Director at Lets Recruit
At Lets Recruit, we’ve seen first-hand how firms that offer well-benchmarked, competitive salaries are better positioned to attract top legal talent, especially in conveyancing, where experienced professionals are in short supply and high demand.
Average Conveyancing Salaries in the UK
Conveyancers in the UK earn a wide range of salaries depending on their qualifications and experience. Junior to mid-level professionals in non-qualified roles typically earn between £25,000 and £35,000, while licensed conveyancers can earn between £35,000 and £60,000 or more, particularly in high-demand regions or roles that include supervisory responsibilities.
Regular salary benchmarking is essential to stay competitive in a market where experienced conveyancers are increasingly sought-after.
How Much Do Licensed Conveyancers Earn?
This is a frequent question from both clients and candidates. On average, licensed conveyancers earn £35,000 to £55,000+ with the upper end reflecting roles in urban centres, leadership responsibilities, or firms offering performance bonuses. Flexible working arrangements and other non-financial incentives are becoming increasingly common and can be a key differentiator in attracting talent.
Pay Bands for Residential Property Roles
Clear pay bands promote transparency and help attract top-tier professionals, all the salaries discussed in this article are subject to regional differences and can vary depending on location and firm size.
• Legal Assistant: £20,000–£28,000
• Junior Conveyancer: £25,000–£35,000
• Licensed Conveyancer: £35,000–£55,000+
• Senior Conveyancer: £35,000–£50,000+ (non-qualified)
• Qualified Senior Conveyancer: £45,000-60,000
• Conveyancing team manager £50,000 – £70,000
These bands provide a useful benchmark but should be adjusted to reflect regional market conditions and the experience level of candidates.
Beyond Pay: Culture, Morale & Recognition
Conveyancers often bear the brunt of frustration when property transactions face delays, even when the cause is out of their control. That pressure makes company culture and morale just as important as salary.
Firms that invest in their people through incentives, wellbeing support, or even something as simple as sharing a positive client review see higher retention and stronger performance. Recognition, in any form, goes a long way.
2025 Conveyancing Salary Trends
We’re seeing continued upward movement in conveyancing salaries for 2025, especially in urban and high-growth markets. Firms that combine competitive pay with a positive culture are leading the way in attracting and keeping legal talent.
Final Thoughts from Lets Recruit
In a fast-evolving legal market, salary benchmarking isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. At Lets Recruit, we help legal firms stay ahead of the curve with data-driven salary insights and candidate matching tailored to the realities of today’s market.
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