Average Barristers and judges Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA 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. Compared to the Stoke-on-Trent UA average across all roles (£30,767), barristers and judgess take home 123.2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average barristers and judges salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median barristers and judges salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Barristers and judges in the West Midlands earn £68,676, which is 123.2% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.