Hourly Wage for Judge/Magistrate Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Judge/Magistrate Salary

How much does a Judge/Magistrate make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Judge/Magistrate in the United States is $87 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85 and $97. 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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Judge/Magistrate Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$84	US	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$85	US	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$87	US	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$97	US	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$107	US	March 26, 2024

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Job Description for Judge/Magistrate

Judge/Magistrate oversees legal process and ensures that court rules and proceedings are adhered to. Upholds laws. Being a Judge/Magistrate must be a graduate of an accredited law school. Most states require prior experience as a lawyer. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Judge/Magistrate do?

Judge/Magistrate in Jackson, MS

District judges can delegate and decide the responsibilities of magistrate judges within their jurisdiction, based on the needs of that court in dealing with that heavy caseload.

January 18, 2020

Judge/Magistrate in Brockton, MA

The other Magistrate Judges are appointed by the Chief Magistrate and confirmed by the Superior Court.

January 11, 2020

Judge/Magistrate in Austin, TX

The Judge/Magistrate can also order the arrested person to be kept in custody but must also offer bail.

January 06, 2020

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Judge/Magistrate Pay Difference by Location

Judge/Magistrate salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Judge/Magistrate, the highest Judge/Magistrate salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Judge/Magistrate salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Judge/Magistrate salary is in Miami, FL, where the Judge/Magistrate salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

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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 Judge/Magistrate in the United States. The average hourly rate for Judge/Magistrate ranges from $85 to $97 with the average hourly pay of $87. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $85 to $97 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $87.

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