Barristers and judges vs Chief Executives and Senior Officials Salary (2025)

How do Barristers and judges and Chief Executives and Senior Officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £29,920 more per year (56% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesChief Executives and Senior OfficialsDifference
Median Annual£53,657£83,577-£29,920
Mean Annual£61,906£109,171-£47,265
Monthly£4,471£6,965-£2,494
Weekly£1,032£1,607-£575
Hourly£25.80£40.18-£14.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesChief Executives and Senior Officials
10th (Entry)£21,879£17,966
25th£31,204£44,238
50th (Median)£53,657£83,577
75th£71,492£126,985
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
A Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £83,577 — a difference of £29,920 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
The difference is £29,920 per year. Chief Executives and Senior Officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
From a salary perspective, Chief Executives and Senior Officials 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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