How much does a judge make in New York?
$204,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $98.15 an hour or $17,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.15
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,090Median: $204,200Highest 10%: $232,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| 25th | $166,700 | $80.16 | |
| Median | $204,200 | $98.15 | |
| 75th | $225,300 | $108.31 | |
| 90th | $232,600 | $111.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judges.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $208,900 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $83,140 |
| Arbitrator | $77,430 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,330 |
| Title Examiner | $61,500 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $98.15 ($204,200 a year).
Do judges make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $204,200 against $154,000 nationally, 33% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $216,400, so New York pays 6% less.
Where does New York rank for judge pay?
10 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $232,600 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.