The average salary for a judge in the United States is around $151,529 per year.
Avg Salary
Judges earn an average yearly salary of $151,529.
Wages typically start from $46,758 and go up to $491,060.
249% above national average Updated in 2023
Judge earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level judge earnings begin at:
$236.09 per hour
$491,060 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level judge earnings begin at:
$135.26 per hour
$281,351 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level judge earnings begin at:
$72.85 per hour
$151,529 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level judge earnings begin at:
$39.24 per hour
$81,610 per year
10th percentile
Starting level judge earnings begin at:
$22.48 per hour
$46,758 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Judge salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Georgia | $99,880 |
| Ohio | $99,330 |
| Louisiana | $98,060 |
| New Mexico | $95,310 |
| South Dakota | $93,810 |
| Wisconsin | $91,600 |
| Arizona | $81,150 |
| Utah | $77,680 |
| South Carolina | $74,480 |
| West Virginia | $64,010 |
| Montana | $63,020 |
| Oklahoma | $63,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,630 |
| Iowa | $52,420 |
| Michigan | $49,700 |
| Mississippi | $47,490 |
| Alabama | $46,960 |
| Hawaii | $213,120 |
| Illinois | $210,120 |
| California | $206,790 |
| Rhode Island | $195,210 |
| New Jersey | $191,810 |
| Connecticut | $187,040 |
| Massachusetts | $171,230 |
| Colorado | $171,060 |
| Nevada | $171,060 |
| New York | $171,060 |
| Maryland | $170,980 |
| Arkansas | $170,720 |
| Missouri | $170,720 |
| Minnesota | $165,120 |
| Vermont | $164,930 |
| Florida | $162,330 |
| Alaska | $160,840 |
| Delaware | $160,830 |
| Indiana | $155,260 |
| Oregon | $154,680 |
| North Dakota | $145,970 |
| Kentucky | $139,650 |
| Maine | $137,280 |
| Idaho | $133,160 |
| Texas | $128,860 |
| Washington | $127,660 |
| Tennessee | $122,030 |
| Kansas | $118,960 |
| Puerto Rico | $104,310 |
How do judge salaries compare to similar careers?
Judges earn 100% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Lawyer salary | $110K |
| Hearing officer salary | $108K |
| Special agent salary | $96K |
| Customs inspector salary | $88K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)