Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Administrative Law Judges
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in District of Columbia earn a median of $181,060 a year, +54% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $181,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +54% ($117,860)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $107,050; the top 10% earn over $207,480. Nationally the range is $61,110 to $207,480.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
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- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$111,030 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$125,110 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Compliance Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Labor Relations Specialists$115,600 median in District of Columbia
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in District of Columbia
How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $181,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $107,050 and the top 10% earn over $207,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+54% vs. the national median of $117,860). Living costs are not included.