How much does a judge make in Tampa?
$196,900a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $94.66 an hour or $16,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $94.66
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,000Median: $196,900Highest 10%: $196,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,000 | $59.11 | |
| 25th | $186,000 | $89.44 | |
| Median | $196,900 | $94.66 | |
| 75th | $196,900 | $94.66 | |
| 90th | $196,900 | $94.66 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Miami, FL | $196,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $176,500 |
| Deltona, FL | $175,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $173,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $173,400 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $127,500 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $115,900 |
| Arbitrator | $102,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,150 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $57,060 |
| Title Examiner | $56,880 |
| Legal Support Worker | $55,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $94.66 ($196,900 a year).
Do judges make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $196,900 against $154,000 nationally, 28% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $186,000, so Tampa pays 6% more.
Where does Tampa rank for judge pay?
15 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $123,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,900 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.