How much does a judge make in Denver?
$198,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $95.57 an hour or $16,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $95.57
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $170,100Median: $198,800Highest 10%: $219,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| 25th | $190,200 | $91.46 | |
| Median | $198,800 | $95.57 | |
| 75th | $209,800 | $100.88 | |
| 90th | $219,600 | $105.57 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $190,200 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $177,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,400 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $80,500 |
| Title Examiner | $79,630 |
| Legal Support Worker | $72,250 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $95.57 ($198,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $198,800 against $154,000 nationally, 29% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $198,800, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for judge pay?
13 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $170,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,600 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.