▼16%
$162,462
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$118k
MEDIAN
$162k
75%
$176k
The average salary for a Judge, Trial Court is $162,462 in 2025
Base Salary
$118k - $176k
Total Pay
$76k - $187k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Judge, Trial Courts?
What Do Judge, Trial Courts Do?
Judge, Trial Court Tasks
- Conduct trials, hearings, and arraignments and issue rulings and sentences that interpret and enforce law.
- Supervise subordinate staff, such as law clerks or secretarial staff.
- Advise and direct attorneys, juries, and court personnel regarding court conduct, issues, and proceedings.
- Preside at preliminary hearings and settlement conferences.
- Read documentation on pleadings and motions and provide written decisions with evidentiary and legal analysis.
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Common Health Benefits for a Judge, Trial Court
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%
Gender Breakdown for Judge, Trial Courts
Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
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FAQs About Judge, Trial Courts
What is the highest pay for Judge, Trial Courts?
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How can Judge, Trial Courts increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Judge, Trial Court is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Judge, Trial Court that oversees more junior Judge, Trial Courts, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.