How much does a judge make in New York?
$216,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in New York. That is $104.03 an hour or $18,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $104.03
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $166,900Median: $216,400Highest 10%: $232,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $166,900 | $80.25 | |
| 25th | $174,300 | $83.77 | |
| Median | $216,400 | $104.03 | |
| 75th | $232,600 | $111.82 | |
| 90th | $232,600 | $111.82 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $204,200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $177,800 |
| Utica, NY | $176,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $174,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $174,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $174,300 |
| Albany, NY | $172,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $172,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $165,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 1. Rhode Island | $239,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $221,700 |
| 3. Connecticut | $217,800 |
| 4. New York | $216,400 |
| 5. Hawaii | $211,800 |
| 6. Tennessee | $208,400 |
| 7. Nebraska | $208,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $104.03 ($216,400 a year).
Do judges make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $216,400 against $154,000 nationally, 41% more.
Where does New York rank for judge pay?
New York ranks 4 of 41 states.
Which city in New York pays judges the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $204,200 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.