How much does a judge make in Colorado?
$198,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Colorado. That is $95.57 an hour or $16,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $95.57
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $170,100Median: $198,800Highest 10%: $219,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| 25th | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| Median | $198,800 | $95.57 | |
| 75th | $198,800 | $95.57 | |
| 90th | $219,600 | $105.57 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $198,800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $190,200 |
| Greeley, CO | $190,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 7. Nebraska | $208,200 |
| 8. New Mexico | $205,400 |
| 9. New Jersey | $204,200 |
| 10. Colorado | $198,800 |
| 11. Vermont | $194,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $190,100 |
| 13. Florida | $186,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $95.57 ($198,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $198,800 against $154,000 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Colorado rank for judge pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 41 states.
Which city in Colorado pays judges the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $198,800 a year.
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.