Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Judge make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$95,550 / yrTotal Pay
$83,070 / yrBase Pay
$12,479 / yrAdditional Pay

$95,550

 / yr
$55K$169K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Judge is $95,550 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $83,070 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,479 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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New Jersey Courts
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$91,052

 / yr

$109,887

 / yr

$97,578

 / yr

$45

 / hr

$95,406

 / yr

$92,795

 / yr

$88,838

 / yr

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 / yr

$86,049

 / yr

$99,892

 / yr

$107,653

 / yr

$100,638

 / yr

$85,874

 / yr

$88,128

 / yr

$98,610

 / yr

$102,157

 / yr

$92,502

 / yr

$103,509

 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Judge in United States

The top paying industry for a Judge in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $91,052.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$91,052

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Judge is New Jersey Courts.

New Jersey CourtsNew Jersey Courts$91,052/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?

Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.

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Judge

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$187,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Judge

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$200,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

1-3 years
9 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 15 days ago

15+ years
15 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted 15 days ago

15+ years
15 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted 15 days ago

15+ years
15 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$126,000

/yr

Submitted 19 days ago

4-6 years
19 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$172,000

/yr

Submitted 20 days ago

1-3 years
20 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$160,000

/yr

Submitted 20 days ago

15+ years
20 days ago
Judge

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 20 days ago

15+ years
20 days ago

Judge pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Judge is $83,070 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Judge salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 99 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Judge employees.

The highest salary for a Judge in United States is $145,802 per year.

The lowest salary for a Judge in United States is $48,181 per year.

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