How much does an administrative law judge make in New York?
$123,200a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in New York. That is $59.22 an hour or $10,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.22
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,130Median: $123,200Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,130 | $41.89 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| Median | $123,200 | $59.22 | |
| 75th | $132,500 | $63.69 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.96 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $131,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $117,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $117,500 |
| Albany, NY | $103,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $93,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 12. Minnesota | $126,400 |
| 13. Iowa | $123,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $123,200 |
| 15. New York | $123,200 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $122,900 |
| 17. Washington | $122,400 |
| 18. Colorado | $121,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $59.22 ($123,200 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $123,200 against $117,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for administrative law judge pay?
New York ranks 15 of 41 states.
Which city in New York pays administrative law judges the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $131,000 a year.
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.