Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Florida
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Florida earn a median of $186,040 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $186,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $171,860; the top 10% earn over $220,410. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Florida
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Florida?
The median is $186,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $171,860 and the top 10% earn over $220,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 41 (+21% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.