How much does an administrative law judge make in Denver?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $58.37 an hour or $10,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.37
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,950Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $196,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 25th | $89,760 | $43.15 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.37 | |
| 75th | $162,000 | $77.88 | |
| 90th | $196,300 | $94.37 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $198,800 |
| Lawyer | $177,400 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $80,500 |
| Title Examiner | $79,630 |
| Legal Support Worker | $72,250 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $58.37 ($121,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $121,400 against $117,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $121,400, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for administrative law judge pay?
29 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,300 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.