How much does a judge make in Richmond?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $50.00 an hour or $8,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.00
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,050Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $213,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 75th | $192,400 | $92.52 | |
| 90th | $213,800 | $102.80 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,000 |
| Washington, DC | $104,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $91,000 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $144,900 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $89,380 |
| Legal Support Worker | $77,840 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,940 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $50.00 ($104,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $104,000 against $154,000 nationally, 32% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $104,000, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for judge pay?
70 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,800 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.