How much does a judge make in Louisville?
$156,600a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $75.26 an hour or $13,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,800Median: $156,600Highest 10%: $183,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 25th | $141,800 | $68.15 | |
| Median | $156,600 | $75.26 | |
| 75th | $172,300 | $82.84 | |
| 90th | $183,000 | $87.98 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Cincinnati, OH | $122,800 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $124,500 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,270 |
| Legal Support Worker | $60,860 |
| Title Examiner | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $75.26 ($156,600 a year).
Do judges make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $156,600 against $154,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $150,700, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for judge pay?
41 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,000 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.