How much does a judge make in Albany?
$172,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $82.89 an hour or $14,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.89
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,400Median: $172,400Highest 10%: $221,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,400 | $54.99 | |
| 25th | $171,700 | $82.52 | |
| Median | $172,400 | $82.89 | |
| 75th | $216,700 | $104.20 | |
| 90th | $221,300 | $106.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judges.
| New York, NY | $204,200 |
| Utica, NY | $176,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $174,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $174,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $174,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $172,300 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judicial Law Clerk | $137,000 |
| Lawyer | $131,300 |
| Arbitrator | $112,600 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $103,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,680 |
| Title Examiner | $60,210 |
| Legal Support Worker | $58,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $82.89 ($172,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $172,400 against $154,000 nationally, 12% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $216,400, so Albany pays 20% less.
Where does Albany rank for judge pay?
36 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,300 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.