How much does an administrative law judge make in Atlanta?
$72,440a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $34.83 an hour or $6,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.83
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,930Median: $72,440Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $56,810 | $27.31 | |
| Median | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 75th | $133,700 | $64.29 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $144,800 |
| Lawyer | $138,200 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,080 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,740 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $61,840 |
| Title Examiner | $51,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $34.83 ($72,440 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $72,440 against $117,900 nationally, 39% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $67,990, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for administrative law judge pay?
63 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.