How much does an administrative law judge make in Seattle?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $62.63 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.63
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,300Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,300 | $49.65 | |
| 25th | $118,400 | $56.94 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.13 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Portland, OR | $113,400 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,000 |
| Judge | $135,200 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $92,900 |
| Legal Support Worker | $87,110 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $80,240 |
| Title Examiner | $71,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $62.63 ($130,300 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $117,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $122,400, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for administrative law judge pay?
15 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 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.