How much does a barrister earn a year?
2006-09-04 04:46:56 · 9 answers · asked by Lucasm 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Much depends on the area of law you specialise.
A Friend who used to work in the Inland revenue, and is now a barrister once did an audit for the revenue and found there to be a marked difference in commercial and criminal law!
However to generalise!
in the provinces
1-5 yrs pqe £25-50k
5-7 yrs pqe £35-80k
7+ yrs pqe £up to same as QC, sometimes more.
QC's £250k+
In London the figures are higher! (usually double).
From this figure deduct chambers fees, tax, training costs, transport and other expenses, apx 40% in total to give a rough net income!
Alternatively work in house and earn a lot more, plus company car, bonus, shares, paid holiday, sick pay, etc.
2006-09-04 06:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Nick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If just called the the bar, a criminal barrister who has just completed pupillage actually earns very little, contrary to the answers given above. During pupillage you may earn from around £15,000 per year at the lower end before tax and Chamber charge. After pupillage you may earn around £22,000 per year at the lower end before tax and Chamber charge. Its hard to say what is the tax and Chamber charge. It varies between different chambers.
2016-03-26 21:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, they charge by the hour. So, if the Barrister is quite well known and has a busy schedule, and depending upon what specialty, he can earn upwards to $300,000 a year. (US)
2006-09-04 04:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a good day £5/600 per hour
2006-09-04 04:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere between £8k and £2M depending on expertise and specialism.
2006-09-04 04:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lesbecky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loads!
2006-09-04 05:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much for too Little
2006-09-04 04:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by Marxsparx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give me £1000 and i'll tell you.
2006-09-04 04:49:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing
2006-09-04 12:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋