How much does a judge make in Philadelphia?
$204,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $98.15 an hour or $17,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.15
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,020Median: $204,200Highest 10%: $216,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 25th | $94,460 | $45.41 | |
| Median | $204,200 | $98.15 | |
| 75th | $211,400 | $101.61 | |
| 90th | $216,400 | $104.04 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $170,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $95,350 |
| Legal Support Worker | $81,170 |
| Arbitrator | $74,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,430 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
| Title Examiner | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $98.15 ($204,200 a year).
Do judges make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $204,200 against $154,000 nationally, 33% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $110,600, so Philadelphia pays 85% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for judge pay?
11 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,400 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.