How much does a judge make in Tallahassee?
$173,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. That is $83.35 an hour or $14,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.35
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $173,400Median: $173,400Highest 10%: $220,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,400 | $83.35 | |
| 25th | $173,400 | $83.35 | |
| Median | $173,400 | $83.35 | |
| 75th | $191,500 | $92.05 | |
| 90th | $220,400 | $105.97 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Miami, FL | $196,900 |
| Tampa, FL | $196,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $176,500 |
| Deltona, FL | $175,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $173,900 |
Related jobs in Tallahassee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Administrative Law Judge | $177,200 |
| Lawyer | $103,300 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $56,660 |
| Legal Support Worker | $56,580 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $51,980 |
| Title Examiner | $50,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Tallahassee?
The median hourly pay in the Tallahassee, FL metro area is $83.35 ($173,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Tallahassee than the national average?
Yes: $173,400 against $154,000 nationally, 13% more.
How does Tallahassee compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $186,000, so Tallahassee pays 7% less.
Where does Tallahassee rank for judge pay?
34 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $173,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,400 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.