How much does a judge make in Cincinnati?
$122,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $59.01 an hour or $10,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.01
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,490Median: $122,800Highest 10%: $210,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| 25th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| Median | $122,800 | $59.01 | |
| 75th | $163,300 | $78.50 | |
| 90th | $210,300 | $101.09 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Youngstown, OH | $106,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $104,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $104,000 |
| Canton, OH | $98,790 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,020 |
| Akron, OH | $68,760 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $131,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $97,530 |
| Legal Support Worker | $80,350 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,330 |
| Title Examiner | $58,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $59.01 ($122,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $122,800 against $154,000 nationally, 20% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $95,260, so Cincinnati pays 29% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for judge pay?
58 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,300 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.