Average Barristers and judges Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
Worth noting that barristers and judgess in the West Midlands earned £68,676 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £34,253 — a difference of 100.5%. 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. Compared to the Sandwell average across all roles (£28,766), barristers and judgess take home 138.7% more.
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 Sandwell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in Sandwell?
The median barristers and judges salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) 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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn £68,676, which is 138.7% 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 Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.