How much does a judge make in Birmingham?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- -63%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $98,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $71,830 | $34.53 | |
| 90th | $98,850 | $47.52 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $170,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $65,190 |
| Title Examiner | $59,870 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $53,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do judges make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $57,260 against $154,000 nationally, 63% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $52,850, so Birmingham pays 8% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for judge pay?
91 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,850 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.