APPLYSTEAD SALARIES · 4 POSTED PAY RANGES
Criminal Defence Lawyer salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Criminal Defence Lawyer roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 6, 2026.
- Median base pay£50,000a year
- Typical range£40,000–£52,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%£52,500and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in GBP; 1 more posting in AUD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: £40K–£45K: 1; £45K–£50K: 0; £50K–£55K: 2.
Pay by level
Companies hiring
Top-paying companies
- IPS Group · £50K median · 3 postings
Newest Criminal Defence Lawyer postings
- Criminal Defence Lawyer - Duty SolicitorIPS Group · £35K–£45K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
- Criminal Defence LawyerIPS Group · United Kingdom · £40K–£65K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
- Criminal Defence Lawyer - 1-5 years PQEAndrews Legal · Australia · A$80K–A$120K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
- Criminal Defence Lawyer - Road Traffic - Remote / HybridIPS Group · United Kingdom · £45K–£55K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Criminal Defence Lawyer make?
The median posted base pay for Criminal Defence Lawyer jobs is £50K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Criminal Defence Lawyer pay range?
The middle half of postings list £40K–£52.5K. The top 10% list £52.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% £40K or less.
Which companies pay the most for Criminal Defence Lawyer jobs?
By median posted pay: IPS Group (£50K).