Judicial Commissioner Salary in the United States

How much does a Judicial Commissioner make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Judicial Commissioner in the United States is $55,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Judicial Commissioner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,802
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,534 to $63,829
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,582
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Judicial Commissioner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,829 $5,319 $1,227 $31
Average $55,071 $4,589 $1,059 $26
25th Percentile $48,534 $4,045 $933 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Judicial Commissioner Salaries

A Judicial Commissioner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Judicial Commissioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Judicial Commissioner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,842
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,131
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,055
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,315
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,288
Levels Salary
Entry Level Judicial Commissioner$50,842
Intermediate Level Judicial Commissioner$51,131
Senior Level Judicial Commissioner$53,055
Specialist Level Judicial Commissioner$55,315
Expert Level Judicial Commissioner$56,288
$50,842 0 yr
$51,131 < 2 yrs
$53,055 2-4 yrs
$55,315 5-8 yrs
$56,288 > 8 yrs
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How Do Judicial Commissioner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Judicial Commissioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,975.
  • California: $60,744.
  • Massachusetts: $59,934.

Top Paying Cities for Judicial Commissioners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $69,462
  • San Francisco: $68,779
  • Oakland: $67,253

What Skills Can Increase a Judicial Commissioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.28% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • HACCP (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
  • Community Marketing (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Community marketing is a strategy to engage an audience in an active, non-intrusive prospect and customer conversation
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.28%
HACCP 1.54%
Community Marketing 0.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Judicial Commissioner's salary.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Outside Sales
$64,434
17%
Negotiating
$62,781
14%
Networking
$61,680
12%
Listening
$61,129
11%
Products and Services
$60,579
10%
Problem Solving
$60,579
10%
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How Education impacts a Judicial Commissioner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Judicial Commissioners enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Judicial Commissioner with a Associate's Degree is between $50,191 and $54,976).

Judicial Commissioner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Judicial Commissioner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 18.9%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 59.2%
Masters 5.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Judicial Commissioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Judicial Commissioner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Judicial Commissioner

Salaries for a Judicial Commissioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,739 in 2023 to around $44,738 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Judicial Commissioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Judicial Commissioner Over Time

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2024
$45,469
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