How much does a judge make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 78,760 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,519
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 4.5 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $8,531 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $8,519 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $8,423 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerJMD 884,000
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedJMD 761,400
- Museum curatorJMD 639,400
- LibrarianJMD 660,000
- EconomistJMD 809,300
- AnthropologistJMD 652,300
- HistorianJMD 682,300
- PsychologistJMD 725,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 78,760 a month, JMD 945,100 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 640,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 1,126,000.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $8,519 in Jamaica, 16.4 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: JMD 945,100 a year against JMD 884,000 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate