Bar staff vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Bar staff and Legal professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £23,794 more per year (257% higher)

Bar staff

£9,262
per year
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBar staffLegal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£9,262£33,056-£23,794
Mean Annual£11,673£53,552-£41,879
Monthly£772£2,755-£1,983
Weekly£178£636-£458
Hourly£4.45£15.89-£11.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBar staffLegal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£2,228£22,657
25th£4,529£25,495
50th (Median)£9,262£33,056
75th£16,478£51,507
90th (Senior)£24,848£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bar staff or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Legal professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Bar staff is £9,262, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £23,794 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bar staff and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £23,794 per year. Legal professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bar staff or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Legal professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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