Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New York
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New York earn a median of $216,390 a year, +41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $216,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +41% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $166,930; the top 10% earn over $232,590. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in New York
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in New York?
The median is $216,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $166,930 and the top 10% earn over $232,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 41 (+41% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.