The results of our 2026 Legal Accounts Salary Survey are now in. The aim of our survey is to provide the most comprehensive salary benchmarking report for the various roles that make up the modern day finance and finance systems functions of law firms large and small. To download the full document in PDF please click here
Attracting the right talent is becoming increasingly difficult, especially in specialist markets like legal finance. Many employers are finding that traditional approaches (e.g. job ads and salary-led incentives) aren’t delivering the quality or engagement they need.
When aiming for an internal promotion, understanding how salary expectations align with your experience is critical - especially in competitive fields like legal finance. Misjudging this balance can unintentionally weaken your chances, particularly when external candidates are being considered alongside you.
