How much does a judge make in India?
₹483,900a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹40,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,552
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What judges earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹327,900Median: ₹483,900Highest 10%: ₹576,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $5,791 |
| 100. India estimate | $5,552 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $5,321 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Lawyer₹452,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₹389,900
- Museum curator₹327,400
- Librarian₹337,900
- Economist₹414,400
- Anthropologist₹334,000
- Historian₹349,400
- Psychologist₹371,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹40,320 a month, ₹483,900 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹327,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹576,500.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $5,552 in India, 25.1 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: ₹483,900 a year against ₹452,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate