Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$156,210
↑ 30.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.0% since 2011 ($120,130 → $156,210)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $156,210
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,210 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $148,910 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $151,030 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $148,030 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | $141,080 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $136,910 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $133,920 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | $133,840 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | $125,880 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | $126,930 | +10.2% |
| 2014 | $115,140 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | $118,150 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $115,760 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | $120,130 | — |
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.