How much does an administrative law judge make in New York?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $62.96 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.96
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,020Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $172,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,020 | $43.28 | |
| 25th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.96 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.85 | |
| 90th | $172,600 | $82.99 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Buffalo, NY | $117,500 |
| Albany, NY | $103,900 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $208,900 |
| Judge | $204,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $83,140 |
| Arbitrator | $77,430 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,330 |
| Title Examiner | $61,500 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $62.96 ($131,000 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $117,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $123,200, so New York pays 6% more.
Where does New York rank for administrative law judge pay?
13 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,600 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.