Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • New York
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New York earn a median salary of $173,855 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.3% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 2,610 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $168,530 to $196,190 depending on location.
$173,855
Avg median salary in New York
$196,190
Highest paying metro
$168,530
Lowest paying metro
2,610
Employed in New York
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $196,190 | $127,780 | $210,890 | 1,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $178,590 | $173,360 | $178,710 | 120 |
| Utica, NY | $175,420 | $92,320 | $175,420 | 70 |
| Southwest New York | $174,820 | $125,270 | $176,020 | 100 |
| Central East New York | $172,390 | $144,440 | $175,780 | 130 |
| Binghamton, NY | $171,820 | $111,580 | $224,390 | 50 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $170,530 | $88,620 | $219,520 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $170,520 | $167,230 | $216,420 | 160 |
| Buffalo, NY | $169,710 | $169,710 | $218,170 | 170 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $168,950 | $73,280 | $178,480 | 110 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $168,790 | $166,470 | $208,640 | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $168,530 | $102,990 | $176,130 | 190 |