How much does a judge make in Cleveland?
$80,020a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $38.47 an hour or $6,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.47
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,740Median: $80,020Highest 10%: $175,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| 25th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| Median | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.95 | |
| 90th | $175,600 | $84.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Cincinnati, OH | $122,800 |
| Youngstown, OH | $106,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $104,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $104,000 |
| Canton, OH | $98,790 |
| Akron, OH | $68,760 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $134,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $66,010 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,960 |
| Title Examiner | $51,190 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $44,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $38.47 ($80,020 a year).
Do judges make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $80,020 against $154,000 nationally, 48% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $95,260, so Cleveland pays 16% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for judge pay?
85 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,600 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.