Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Indiana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Indiana earn a median of $183,000 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $183,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,960; the top 10% earn over $183,000. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$145,290 median in Indiana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$78,770 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
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- Labor Relations Specialists$77,190 median in Indiana
- Compliance Managers$79,900 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$57,390 median in Indiana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Indiana
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Indiana?
The median is $183,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,960 and the top 10% earn over $183,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 41 (+19% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.