How much does a judge make in Phoenix?
$113,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $54.54 an hour or $9,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.54
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,150Median: $113,400Highest 10%: $212,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,150 | $42.38 | |
| 25th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| Median | $113,400 | $54.54 | |
| 75th | $190,000 | $91.34 | |
| 90th | $212,700 | $102.27 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Tucson, AZ | $89,990 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $123,200 |
| Arbitrator | $82,150 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,680 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,620 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $60,170 |
| Title Examiner | $49,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $54.54 ($113,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $113,400 against $154,000 nationally, 26% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $93,280, so Phoenix pays 22% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for judge pay?
62 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,700 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.