Judge/Magistrate Salary in the United States

Judge/Magistrate Salary

How much does a Judge/Magistrate make in the United States? The average Judge/Magistrate salary in the United States is $177,187 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $173,802 and $198,291. 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.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$170,720	US	May 25, 2023
25th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$173,802	US	May 25, 2023
50th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$177,187	US	May 25, 2023
75th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$198,291	US	May 25, 2023
90th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$217,506	US	May 25, 2023

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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 2023 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

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 -2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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173802

198291

177187

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Includes base and annual incentives

173802

198291

177187

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Judge/Magistrate in the United States. The base salary for Judge/Magistrate ranges from $173,802 to $198,291 with the average base salary of $177,187. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $173,802 to $198,291 with the average total cash compensation of $177,187.

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