Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Delaware
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Delaware earn a median of $131,340 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,490; the top 10% earn over $211,350. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$56,830 median in Delaware
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$91,050 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$173,510 median in Delaware
- Labor Relations Specialists$97,390 median in Delaware
- Compliance Managers$168,060 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$75,950 median in Delaware
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Delaware
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Delaware?
The median is $131,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,490 and the top 10% earn over $211,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 41 (−15% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.