Average Barristers and judges Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle-under-Lyme compares
In practical terms, a barristers and judges in the West Midlands earned a median of £68,676 during 2025, which works out to 100.5% above the UK-wide median of £34,253. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £68,676 has an effective purchasing power closer to £75,056. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238, so barristers and judgess sit 152.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £68,676 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £75,056 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Barristers and judges salary in areas near Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median barristers and judges salary in the West Midlands (which includes Newcastle-under-Lyme) is £68,676 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compare to the UK average?
Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn 100.5% above the national median of £34,253. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is barristers and judges a well-paid job in Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn £68,676, which is 152.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for barristers and judgess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.