How much does a judge make in Atlanta?
$144,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $69.61 an hour or $12,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,650Median: $144,800Highest 10%: $194,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| 25th | $85,710 | $41.21 | |
| Median | $144,800 | $69.61 | |
| 75th | $180,800 | $86.92 | |
| 90th | $194,500 | $93.52 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Augusta, GA | $85,260 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $138,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $72,440 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,080 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,740 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $61,840 |
| Title Examiner | $51,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $69.61 ($144,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $144,800 against $154,000 nationally, 6% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $133,700, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for judge pay?
49 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $194,500 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.