How much does a judge make in Delaware?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Delaware. That is $63.14 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.14
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,490Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $211,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,490 | $44.95 | |
| 25th | $93,490 | $44.95 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| 75th | $211,400 | $101.61 | |
| 90th | $211,400 | $101.61 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $204,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $104,000 |
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $63.14 ($131,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $131,300 against $154,000 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Delaware rank for judge pay?
Delaware ranks 28 of 41 states.
Which city in Delaware pays judges the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $204,200 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.