How much does a court make in Delaware?
$44,600a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Delaware. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.44
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $44,600Highest 10%: $53,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 75th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $53,610 | $25.77 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,550 |
| Dover, DE | $44,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $21.44 ($44,600 a year).
Do courts make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $44,600 against $48,700 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Delaware rank for court pay?
Delaware ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays courts the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,550 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.