Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$115,230
↑ 35.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.3% since 2011 ($85,190 → $115,230)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $115,230
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,230 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $111,090 | +16.9% |
| 2022 | $94,990 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | $102,550 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | $97,520 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | $97,870 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | $99,850 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $94,790 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $92,110 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $90,600 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $87,980 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $87,190 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $87,240 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $85,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.