Barristers and judges vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

How do Barristers and judges and Newspaper and periodical editors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Barristers and judges earns £10,201 more per year (23% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£53,657£43,456+£10,201
Mean Annual£61,906£48,684+£13,222
Monthly£4,471£3,621+£850
Weekly£1,032£836+£196
Hourly£25.80£20.89+£4.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£21,879£27,233
25th£31,204£33,719
50th (Median)£53,657£43,456
75th£71,492£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Barristers and judges earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £10,201 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £10,201 per year. Barristers and judges is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
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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