How much does a judge make in Virginia?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Virginia. That is $50.00 an hour or $8,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.00
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,180Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $213,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| 25th | $68,940 | $33.14 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 75th | $192,400 | $92.52 | |
| 90th | $213,800 | $102.80 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,000 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $104,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,000 |
| Washington, DC | $104,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $91,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $104,000 |
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
| 33. Utah | $92,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $50.00 ($104,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $104,000 against $154,000 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Virginia rank for judge pay?
Virginia ranks 30 of 41 states.
Which city in Virginia pays judges the most?
Charlottesville, VA, with a median of $104,000 a year.
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.