How much does a court make in Alabama?
$38,360a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Alabama. That is $18.44 an hour or $3,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.44
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,140Median: $38,360Highest 10%: $57,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 75th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $57,130 | $27.47 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Daphne, AL | $48,450 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,980 |
| Birmingham, AL | $42,300 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $41,260 |
| Auburn, AL | $40,830 |
| Decatur, AL | $39,360 |
| Columbus, GA | $38,700 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,350 |
| Florence, AL | $37,790 |
| Anniston, AL | $37,060 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,830 |
| Huntsville, AL | $35,510 |
| Gadsden, AL | $34,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 46. Missouri | $41,020 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,120 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,360 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,810 |
| 50. Mississippi | $37,210 |
| 51. Arkansas | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.44 ($38,360 a year).
Do courts make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $38,360 against $48,700 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Alabama rank for court pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays courts the most?
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL, with a median of $48,450 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.