How much does a court make in Virginia?
$45,650a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Virginia. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $45,650Highest 10%: $61,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $40,990 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $61,450 | $29.54 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $53,210 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,040 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $43,040 |
| Roanoke, VA | $43,040 |
| Winchester, VA | $43,040 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $42,650 |
| Richmond, VA | $42,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $42,520 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $42,350 |
| Staunton, VA | $42,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $41,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 34. Wyoming | $46,540 |
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $21.95 ($45,650 a year).
Do courts make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $45,650 against $48,700 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Virginia rank for court pay?
Virginia ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays courts the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $53,210 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.