How much does a judge make in Pennsylvania?
$110,600a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Pennsylvania. That is $53.16 an hour or $9,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.16
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,600Median: $110,600Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| 25th | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| Median | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $204,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $104,000 |
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $53.16 ($110,600 a year).
Do judges make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $110,600 against $154,000 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for judge pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 41 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays judges the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 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.