How much does a judge make in Charlotte?
$72,610a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $34.91 an hour or $6,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.91
- Vs. national median
- -53%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $72,610Highest 10%: $205,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $72,610 | $34.91 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.30 | |
| 90th | $205,800 | $98.96 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,000 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $157,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,540 |
| Title Examiner | $61,510 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $34.91 ($72,610 a year).
Do judges make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $72,610 against $154,000 nationally, 53% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for judge pay?
88 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,800 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.