How much does a judge make in Kentucky?
$150,700a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Kentucky. That is $72.43 an hour or $12,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.43
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,230Median: $150,700Highest 10%: $156,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,230 | $47.23 | |
| 25th | $141,800 | $68.15 | |
| Median | $150,700 | $72.43 | |
| 75th | $156,600 | $75.26 | |
| 90th | $156,600 | $75.26 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $156,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $122,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $107,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 19. Oregon | $166,400 |
| 20. Nevada | $166,400 |
| 21. Maine | $161,500 |
| 22. Kentucky | $150,700 |
| 23. Kansas | $148,900 |
| 24. Iowa | $147,500 |
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $72.43 ($150,700 a year).
Do judges make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $150,700 against $154,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for judge pay?
Kentucky ranks 22 of 41 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays judges the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $156,600 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.