Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Virginia
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Virginia earn a median of $104,000 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,180; the top 10% earn over $213,830. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Virginia
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Virginia?
The median is $104,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,180 and the top 10% earn over $213,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 41 (−32% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.