Barristers and judges vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Barristers and judges and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Barristers and judges earns £20,486 more per year (62% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£53,657£33,171+£20,486
Mean Annual£61,906£34,903+£27,003
Monthly£4,471£2,764+£1,707
Weekly£1,032£638+£394
Hourly£25.80£15.95+£9.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£21,879£17,094
25th£31,204£26,372
50th (Median)£53,657£33,171
75th£71,492£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Barristers and judges earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £20,486 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £20,486 per year. Barristers and judges is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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