Average Barristers and judges Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
If you're a barristers and judges in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £68,676. That's 100.5% above what barristers and judgess earn nationally (£34,253). In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £68,676 stretches to roughly £75,056 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Rugby is £36,417. By comparison, barristers and judgess earn 88.6% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in Rugby?
The median barristers and judges salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) 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 Rugby 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn £68,676, which is 88.6% 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 Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.