Barristers and judges vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary

How do Barristers and judges and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Barristers and judges earns £1,107 more per year (2% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year (gross)
Take-home: £41,678
vs

Managers, directors and senior officials

£52,550
per year (gross)
Take-home: £41,036

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£53,657£52,550+£1,107
Mean Annual£61,906£66,373-£4,467
Take-Home (Net)£41,678£41,036+£642
Monthly (Gross)£4,471£4,379+£92
Weekly (Gross)£1,032£1,011+£21
Hourly£25.80£25.26+£0.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£21,879£24,107
25th£31,204£35,002
50th (Median)£53,657£52,550
75th£71,492£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Barristers and judges earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £1,107 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £1,107 per year. Barristers and judges is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Barristers and judges takes home approximately £41,678 per year, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials takes home £41,036. The net difference is £642.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Barristers and judges 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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