Barristers and judges vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Barristers and judges earns £12,325 more per year (30% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£53,657£41,332+£12,325
Mean Annual£61,906£43,544+£18,362
Monthly£4,471£3,444+£1,027
Weekly£1,032£795+£237
Hourly£25.80£19.87+£5.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£21,879£25,099
25th£31,204£31,240
50th (Median)£53,657£41,332
75th£71,492£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Barristers and judges earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £12,325 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £12,325 per year. Barristers and judges is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
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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