How much does a court make in Indiana?
$46,350a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Indiana. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,900Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $60,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,900 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $60,570 | $29.12 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elkhart, IN | $49,170 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,560 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,560 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,490 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,090 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,830 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $46,690 |
| Michigan City, IN | $46,170 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,510 |
| South Bend, IN | $45,200 |
| Lafayette, IN | $44,870 |
| Evansville, IN | $44,530 |
| Muncie, IN | $42,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 32. Texas | $46,580 |
| 33. Louisiana | $46,570 |
| 34. Wyoming | $46,540 |
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
Do courts make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $46,350 against $48,700 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Indiana rank for court pay?
Indiana ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays courts the most?
Elkhart-Goshen, IN, with a median of $49,170 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.