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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Georgia

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Georgia earn a median of $133,660 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$133,660
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($153,990)
Rank among states
27 of 41
Jobs in the state
1,190

Pay range in Georgia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,420; the top 10% earn over $187,990. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.

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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Georgia

How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Georgia?

The median is $133,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,420 and the top 10% earn over $187,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Georgia a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?

On pay alone it ranks 27 of 41 (−13% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses