How much does a Judge/Magistrate make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Judge/Magistrate salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $201,862 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $198,005 and $225,905. Salary ranges 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. 

Judge/Magistrate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary $194,494 Santa Cruz,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary $198,005 Santa Cruz,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary $201,862 Santa Cruz,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary $225,905 Santa Cruz,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary $247,795 Santa Cruz,CA March 26, 2024
25% $198,005 10% $194,494 90% $247,795 75% $225,905 $201,862 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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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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About Santa Cruz, California    Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bur....More

Santa Cruz, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Santa Cruz, California

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