AML Analyst Salary UK (2026)
An AML Analyst in a UK law firm typically earns £33,000 – £70,000, rising to £45,000 – £80,000 in London and US firms.
Drawn from our placement records and annual salary survey of UK legal risk and compliance professionals. London figures reflect a survey median of £54,250 for analyst-level roles in the capital.
What the role pays
Figures are base salary, excluding bonus and benefits. Ranges reflect UK law firms; in-house and financial services sit outside this dataset.
| Level | Typical base salary |
|---|---|
| Entry / early career | £33,000 – £45,950 |
| Experienced | £45,950 – £60,750 |
| Senior / lead | £60,750 – £70,000 |
| London & US firms | £45,000 – £80,000 |
What moves the number
Three things account for most of the spread within the band.
Firm tier
US firms and the Magic Circle sit at the top of the range. National and regional firms pay less in cash but more often carry broader remits, which shortens the route to manager.
Breadth of the remit
Analysts who cover sanctions screening and enhanced due diligence as well as onboarding command more than those running CDD alone. Firms pay for the range, not the volume.
Regulatory change
The FCA taking AML supervision from the SRA is reshaping what firms expect of the function. Analysts who can evidence supervisory-standard record-keeping are in short supply.
The data behind the band
From 145 responses to our salary questionnaire alongside placement records, last reviewed August 2026.
How AML Analyst compares across the function
Base salary range by role, UK law firms. This role highlighted; every other bar links to its own guide.
What experience is worth
Median base salary by years in the function. Measured across all legal risk and compliance roles, not this one alone — per-role samples at this granularity are too small to publish.
Beyond base salary
What the wider package typically includes, across all survey respondents.
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Common questions
What does an AML Analyst earn in the UK?
An AML Analyst in a UK law firm typically earns £33,000 to £70,000. Drawn from our placement records and annual salary survey of UK legal risk and compliance professionals. London figures reflect a survey median of £54,250 for analyst-level roles in the capital.
Do AML Analyst roles pay more in London?
Yes. London and US-firm roles sit at the top of the range, typically £45,000 to £80,000, against £33,000 to £70,000 nationally.
How do I move into an AML Analyst role?
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