Average Barristers and judges Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median barristers and judges salary in the London reached £28,113, sitting 17.9% below the national median of £34,253. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £28,113 stretches to roughly £24,152 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, barristers and judgess earn 58.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £28,113 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,152 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in City of London?
The median barristers and judges salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £28,113 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does barristers and judges pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Barristers and judges in the London earn 17.9% below the national median of £34,253. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is barristers and judges a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Barristers and judges in the London earn £28,113, which is 58.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for barristers and judgess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.