How much does a judge make in Miami?
$196,900a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $94.66 an hour or $16,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $94.66
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $177,200Median: $196,900Highest 10%: $196,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $177,200 | $85.17 | |
| 25th | $186,000 | $89.44 | |
| Median | $196,900 | $94.66 | |
| 75th | $196,900 | $94.66 | |
| 90th | $196,900 | $94.66 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Tampa, FL | $196,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $176,500 |
| Deltona, FL | $175,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $173,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $173,400 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $160,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $116,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,090 |
| Title Examiner | $59,340 |
| Legal Support Worker | $56,880 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $55,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $94.66 ($196,900 a year).
Do judges make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $196,900 against $154,000 nationally, 28% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $186,000, so Miami pays 6% more.
Where does Miami rank for judge pay?
14 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $177,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,900 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.