Trainee & Paralegal Tax
2 articles on trainee & paralegal tax for UK solicitors and law firms.
Trainee & Paralegal Tax
UK trainee solicitor salaries in 2025/26 range from £25,000 at small high-street firms to £60,000+ at Magic Circle firms. Most are in £28,000-£40,000 range. We cover salaries by firm type, post-qualification jumps, take-home after tax and student loan.
Trainee & Paralegal Tax
Trainee solicitors on a training contract are employees for tax purposes, so their salary is processed through PAYE. This article explains the tax treatment, employer NI costs, and the National Minimum Wage exemption that applies to qualifying trainees. It also covers common pitfalls firms face when setting trainee pay.