All Graduate Salaries Compared
| Degree | Starting | Mid-Career | Take Home/Mo (Start) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | £32,000 | £55,000 | £2,213 |
| Medicine | £32,398 | £65,000 | £2,237 |
| Law | £25,000 | £45,000 | £1,793 |
| Engineering | £28,000 | £48,000 | £1,973 |
| Accounting & Finance | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £50,000 | £1,973 |
| Nursing | £29,970 | £38,000 | £2,092 |
| Architecture | £24,000 | £42,000 | £1,733 |
| Marketing | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Teaching | £31,650 | £43,607 | £2,192 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| English & Humanities | £22,000 | £32,000 | £1,613 |
| Business Management | £25,000 | £42,000 | £1,793 |
| Maths & Statistics | £28,000 | £55,000 | £1,973 |
| Art & Design | £20,000 | £30,000 | £1,493 |
| Biology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| Chemistry | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Physics | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Pharmacy | £33,000 | £45,000 | £2,273 |
| Dentistry | £33,000 | £55,000 | £2,273 |
Career Outlook for Law Graduates
Law graduate outcomes vary enormously depending on the career path chosen. Solicitors at Magic Circle firms can start on £50,000+ during training contracts, while legal aid lawyers and smaller firms offer much more modest salaries. The introduction of the SQE has changed the qualification route, potentially broadening access to the profession.
Typical First Roles and Career Paths
Most law graduates pursue either a solicitor or barrister career path, though many use their legal education in compliance, regulation, business, or public policy roles. Training contracts (solicitors) or pupillages (barristers) are competitive. Paralegal roles provide entry-level experience while pursuing qualification.
Tips for Law Graduates
The legal profession has one of the widest salary ranges of any graduate career. Research specific firms and practice areas carefully — City commercial law pays dramatically more than high street or legal aid work, but demands much longer hours. Consider solicitor salary guide and barrister salary guide for detailed breakdowns.
Student Loan Repayments
Law graduates on £25,000 make relatively modest student loan repayments of approximately £3/month on Plan 2. Those securing City training contracts at £40,000+ see much higher repayments. See repayments on £25,000.