How much does a court make in New York?
$53,500a year
Median yearly pay for courts in New York. That is $25.72 an hour or $4,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.72
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $53,500Highest 10%: $97,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| Median | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| 75th | $75,640 | $36.37 | |
| 90th | $97,120 | $46.69 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,510 |
| New York, NY | $59,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,260 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,740 |
| Rochester, NY | $56,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,820 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,410 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,910 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,980 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,910 |
| Albany, NY | $46,810 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,280 |
| Utica, NY | $45,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 11. Alaska | $54,270 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,850 |
| 13. New Jersey | $53,700 |
| 14. New York | $53,500 |
| 15. Vermont | $53,000 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $51,920 |
| 17. Hawaii | $51,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.72 ($53,500 a year).
Do courts make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $53,500 against $48,700 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for court pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays courts the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $60,510 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.