Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Kansas
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Kansas earn a median of $148,910 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $148,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,590; the top 10% earn over $163,160. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Lawyers$106,650 median in Kansas
- Labor Relations Specialists$82,750 median in Kansas
- Compliance Managers$131,710 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$64,970 median in Kansas
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Kansas
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Kansas?
The median is $148,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,590 and the top 10% earn over $163,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 41 (−3% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.