How much does a judge make in Hartford?
$217,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $104.69 an hour or $18,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $104.69
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,100Median: $217,800Highest 10%: $226,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,100 | $55.32 | |
| 25th | $115,100 | $55.32 | |
| Median | $217,800 | $104.69 | |
| 75th | $217,800 | $104.69 | |
| 90th | $226,500 | $108.88 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $157,200 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $101,900 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $95,990 |
| Legal Support Worker | $70,780 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $67,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $104.69 ($217,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $217,800 against $154,000 nationally, 41% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $217,800, so Hartford pays 0% more.
Where does Hartford rank for judge pay?
5 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $115,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,500 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.