How much does a judge make in Alabama?
$52,850a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Alabama. That is $25.41 an hour or $4,404 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.41
- Vs. national median
- -66%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,420Median: $52,850Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| 25th | $41,660 | $20.03 | |
| Median | $52,850 | $25.41 | |
| 75th | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.94 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $57,260 |
| Daphne, AL | $57,220 |
| Mobile, AL | $57,160 |
| Montgomery, AL | $56,630 |
| Dothan, AL | $48,930 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 36. Louisiana | $83,040 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $76,620 |
| 38. West Virginia | $63,240 |
| 39. Alabama | $52,850 |
| 40. Michigan | $51,210 |
| 41. Mississippi | $49,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $25.41 ($52,850 a year).
Do judges make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $52,850 against $154,000 nationally, 66% less.
Where does Alabama rank for judge pay?
Alabama ranks 39 of 41 states.
Which city in Alabama pays judges the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $57,260 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.