Judges' salaries vary depending on the level and jurisdiction of the court. Here are some examples of judge salaries in the United States for 2025:

• Federal Judges:
  • District Judges: $247,400
  • Circuit Judges: $262,300
  • Associate Justices of the Supreme Court: $303,600
  • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: $317,500
• State Judges (Ohio example):
  • Chief Justice: $203,575
  • Justice: $191,092
  • Court of Appeals Judges: $178,108
  • Common Pleas Judges: $163,792
• Maryland Judges:
  • District Court Judge: $191,333
  • Chief Judge, District Court: $213,633
  • Circuit Court Judge: $204,433
  • Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland: $226,433
  • Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland: $245,433
• California State Bar Court Judges (for part of 2025):
  • Presiding Judge: up to $280,052
  • Hearing Judge: $244,727 to $280,052

In general, judges typically earn between approximately $150,000 to over $300,000 a year depending on their court and role. Federal judges tend to have higher salaries than state judges. This range gives a good overview of how much judges make as of 2025 in the United States.