How much does a Barrister make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Barrister in the United States is $61 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52 and $71. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Barrister Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Barrister Salary $43 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Barrister Salary $52 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Barrister Salary $61 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Barrister Salary $71 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Barrister Salary $80 US May 28, 2024
25% $52 10% $43 90% $80 75% $71 $61 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Barrister ?

A barrister is a type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions. Barristers mostly specialise in courtroom advocacy and litigation. Their tasks include taking cases in superior courts and tribunals, drafting legal pleadings, researching the philosophy, hypothesis and history of law, and giving expert legal opinions. Often, barristers are also recognised as legal scholars. Barristers are distinguished from solicitors, who have more direct access to clients, and may do transactional-type legal work. It is mainly barristers who are appointed as judges, and they are rarely hired by clients directly. ...

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Barrister in the United States. The average hourly rate for Barrister ranges from $52 to $71 with the average hourly pay of $61. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $55 to $78 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $66.
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