Average Barristers and judges Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
The going rate for barristers and judgess in the West Midlands? £68,676 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,253 nationally — a gap of 100.5% above. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £68,676 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £75,056. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259, so barristers and judgess sit 143.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in South Staffordshire?
The median barristers and judges salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn £68,676, which is 143.0% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.