Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #23 of 41 · KY
2.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $140,470 ≈ $68/hr
Median annual salary $150,650
Employment 370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $98,230P25 $141,750 Median $150,650P75 $156,550P90 $156,550
About 80% of judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess in Kentucky earn between $98,230 and $156,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary in Kentucky is $140,470, about 2.3% below the U.S. average ($143,830). That works out to roughly $68/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $156,550 | $151,100 | 100 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $156,550 | $143,800 | 30 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $141,750 | $127,390 | 50 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $141,750 | $129,470 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $141,750 | $137,460 | 60 |
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