How much does a judge make in Washington?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $50.00 an hour or $8,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.00
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,050Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $213,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $71,340 | $34.30 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 75th | $192,400 | $92.52 | |
| 90th | $213,800 | $102.80 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $195,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $169,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $152,000 |
| Arbitrator | $109,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $81,590 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Title Examiner | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $50.00 ($104,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $104,000 against $154,000 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Washington rank for judge pay?
72 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,800 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.