As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Barrister in Massachusetts is $134,956, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,595 weekly, or $11,246 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Barrister in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Barrister in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $109,069 to $169,369. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,406) and 75th percentile ($152,969), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,369 per year. This $31,563 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Bankruptcy, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Barrister often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Barrister job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Barrister Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Barrister Salary $109,069 MA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Barrister Salary $121,406 MA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Barrister Salary $134,956 MA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Barrister Salary $152,969 MA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Barrister Salary $169,369 MA June 01, 2026
25% $121,406 10% $109,069 90% $169,369 75% $152,969 $134,956 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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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $141,809 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $144,475 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $143,359 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $144,791 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $143,390 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $150,367 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $143,275 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $150,350 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $150,362 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $147,680 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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