Occupation Salary Profile

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

SOC Code: 23-1023

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

National Median (BLS)
$102,460
▲ +3.38% Nominal +0.12% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$115,210
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
10,900
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $36,800
25th Percentile $55,120
National Median (50th Percentile) $102,460
75th Percentile $163,790
90th Percentile $210,270
P10: $36,800 P50 (Median): $102,460 P90: $210,270