Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Kentucky
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Kentucky earn a median of $150,650 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $150,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,230; the top 10% earn over $156,550. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Kentucky
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Kentucky?
The median is $150,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,230 and the top 10% earn over $156,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 41 (−2% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.