How much does a judge make in Seattle?
$135,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $64.99 an hour or $11,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.99
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,400Median: $135,200Highest 10%: $248,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,400 | $54.02 | |
| 25th | $114,100 | $54.87 | |
| Median | $135,200 | $64.99 | |
| 75th | $187,200 | $90.00 | |
| 90th | $248,400 | $119.42 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Portland, OR | $178,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $114,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $114,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,300 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $92,900 |
| Legal Support Worker | $87,110 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $80,240 |
| Title Examiner | $71,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $64.99 ($135,200 a year).
Do judges make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $135,200 against $154,000 nationally, 12% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $134,300, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for judge pay?
54 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $248,400 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.