Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Kentucky
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Kentucky earn a median salary of $140,494 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.1% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 320 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $137,620 to $151,990 depending on location.
$140,494
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$151,990
Highest paying metro
$137,620
Lowest paying metro
320
Employed in Kentucky
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inJudges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $151,990 | $137,620 | $162,700 | 100 |
| Central Kentucky | $137,620 | $87,690 | $151,990 | 60 |
| East Kentucky | $137,620 | $103,740 | $151,990 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky | $137,620 | $119,460 | $151,990 | 70 |
| West Kentucky | $137,620 | $137,620 | $151,990 | 40 |