How much does a judge make in Orlando?
$176,500a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $84.83 an hour or $14,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.83
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $166,800Median: $176,500Highest 10%: $220,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $166,800 | $80.18 | |
| 25th | $176,500 | $84.83 | |
| Median | $176,500 | $84.83 | |
| 75th | $220,600 | $106.05 | |
| 90th | $220,600 | $106.05 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Miami, FL | $196,900 |
| Tampa, FL | $196,900 |
| Deltona, FL | $175,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $173,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $173,400 |
Related jobs in Orlando
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $137,000 |
| Arbitrator | $100,800 |
| Legal Support Worker | $65,270 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,470 |
| Title Examiner | $59,320 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $54,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Orlando?
The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $84.83 ($176,500 a year).
Do judges make more in Orlando than the national average?
Yes: $176,500 against $154,000 nationally, 15% more.
How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $186,000, so Orlando pays 5% less.
Where does Orlando rank for judge pay?
27 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% make $166,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,600 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.