Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Alabama
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Alabama earn a median of $52,850 a year, −66% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −66% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,420; the top 10% earn over $110,110. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Similar jobs in Alabama
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$134,810 median in Alabama
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$72,990 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$131,970 median in Alabama
- Labor Relations Specialists$48,120 median in Alabama
- Compliance Managers$135,890 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$76,810 median in Alabama
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Alabama
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Alabama?
The median is $52,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,420 and the top 10% earn over $110,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 41 (−66% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.