Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Pennsylvania
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Pennsylvania earn a median of $110,580 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $110,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $110,580; the top 10% earn over $110,580. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$98,010 median in Pennsylvania
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$157,180 median in Pennsylvania
- Labor Relations Specialists$91,320 median in Pennsylvania
- Compliance Managers$131,600 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$67,890 median in Pennsylvania
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Pennsylvania
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $110,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $110,580 and the top 10% earn over $110,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 41 (−28% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.