Legal Adviser Pay Progression Calculator
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This calculator helps you model Legal Adviser career & pay in the UK public sector using illustrative UK pay and band data. Use it to compare scenarios and understand the impact over time.
Assumptions
Pay data: Courts & Judiciary pay. Illustrative; based on judicial salary schedules and court staff pay. Check gov.uk judicial salaries or MOJ for current rates.
- Figures are illustrative and may not reflect the latest pay awards or your employer’s exact rules.
- How we model progression: Many UK public sector pay scales use spine points—fixed salary steps within a band. Where the dataset has spine points, we assume you move up one point every X years (e.g. every 2 years). Where there are no spine points, we use an annual increment until you reach the band maximum. Real rules (time in grade, performance, etc.) vary by employer and contract.
- Years in role (starting point): This is how many years you have already been in this band. It sets where you start on the scale for the projection—e.g. 0 = bottom of the band (year one), 4 = four years in (you may already be at a higher spine point). Change it to match your situation.
- All outputs are gross—UK tax, National Insurance and pension are not deducted.
- Allowances and eligibility vary by UK employer.
Progression is shown using the pay structure for your sector (spine points or annual increments). Rules and rates vary by employer—treat this as an illustrative guide only.
Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is a Legal Adviser?
A Legal Adviser (court legal adviser) advises magistrates and the court on law and procedure. They are usually legally qualified (solicitor or barrister) and work for HMCTS or similar. Pay is on the courts pay structure.
Is it a rewarding career?
Legal adviser roles offer variety and influence on court decisions. Pay and progression depend on court and grade. Progression to senior legal adviser or district judge is possible.
Are there progression routes?
Progression: Legal Adviser → Senior Legal Adviser → possibly District Judge (magistrates’ court). Use the table above to see how pay changes over time.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.