How much does a court make in Philadelphia?
$49,550a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.82 an hour or $4,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.82
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $49,550Highest 10%: $70,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| Median | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 75th | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| 90th | $70,930 | $34.10 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for courts.
| Allentown, PA | $48,430 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,100 |
| Erie, PA | $42,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,020 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,530 |
| York, PA | $39,030 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Meter Reader | $83,350 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $79,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $72,700 |
| Credit Authorizer | $63,400 |
| Production | $61,710 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $61,480 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $61,010 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $60,960 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.82 ($49,550 a year).
Do courts make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $49,550 against $48,700 nationally, 2% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $44,830, so Philadelphia pays 11% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for court pay?
123 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,930 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.