How much does an administrative law judge make in Albany?
$103,900a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $49.93 an hour or $8,655 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.93
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,290Median: $103,900Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| 25th | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| Median | $103,900 | $49.93 | |
| 75th | $117,900 | $56.66 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.89 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| New York, NY | $131,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $117,500 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $172,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $137,000 |
| Lawyer | $131,300 |
| Arbitrator | $112,600 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,680 |
| Title Examiner | $60,210 |
| Legal Support Worker | $58,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $49.93 ($103,900 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $103,900 against $117,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $123,200, so Albany pays 16% less.
Where does Albany rank for administrative law judge pay?
45 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.