How much does a judge make in Syracuse?
$172,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $82.82 an hour or $14,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.82
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,300Median: $172,300Highest 10%: $217,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,300 | $48.24 | |
| 25th | $172,300 | $82.82 | |
| Median | $172,300 | $82.82 | |
| 75th | $217,500 | $104.57 | |
| 90th | $217,500 | $104.57 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judges.
| New York, NY | $204,200 |
| Utica, NY | $176,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $174,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $174,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $174,300 |
| Albany, NY | $172,400 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $128,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,150 |
| Title Examiner | $57,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $82.82 ($172,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $172,300 against $154,000 nationally, 12% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $216,400, so Syracuse pays 20% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for judge pay?
37 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $100,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,500 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.