Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers earn a median $117,860 a year nationally. Legal Occupations
U.S. median
$117,860
$56.66 per hour
Range
$61,110 – $207,480
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
16,370
across the U.S.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$91,745
per year · effective tax rate 22.2%
$7,645Monthly
$3,823Twice a month
$3,529Every 2 weeks
$44.11Hourly
- Federal income tax$17,099
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,307
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,709
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$91,745
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,110 | $29.38 | $51,282 |
| 25th percentile | $81,140 | $39.01 | $65,912 |
| Median (50th) | $117,860 | $56.66 | $91,745 |
| 75th percentile | $159,680 | $76.77 | $120,407 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $207,480 | $99.75 | $154,436 |
Best cities for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $151,990 | $105,201 | $96,617 | 660 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $130,960 | $94,091 | $83,589 | 1,230 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $151,990
- New York, NY — $130,960
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $181,060 | $122,599 | $107,050 – $207,480 | 300 |
| Indiana | $145,290 | $106,315 | $89,440 – $207,480 | 70 |
| Alabama | $134,810 | $96,933 | $76,160 – $207,480 | 70 |
| Maryland | $133,460 | $96,438 | $62,390 – $203,990 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $132,250 | $96,030 | $92,660 – $207,480 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $129,960 | $95,417 | $78,890 – $207,480 | 260 |
| Missouri | $129,670 | $94,738 | $74,980 – $207,480 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $128,320 | $92,989 | $87,130 – $184,120 | 330 |
| Michigan | $127,420 | $93,193 | $61,550 – $207,480 | 390 |
| Kansas | $126,570 | $91,514 | $108,890 – $207,480 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $126,440 | $94,281 | $61,110 – $224,240 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $126,360 | $90,547 | $83,280 – $158,390 | 120 |
| Iowa | $123,500 | $91,637 | $78,810 – $143,490 | 80 |
| Arizona | $123,240 | $92,628 | $76,480 – $169,330 | 300 |
| New York | $123,170 | $89,226 | $87,130 – $166,320 | 1,400 |
| Oklahoma | $122,930 | $90,302 | $63,630 – $207,480 | 90 |
| Washington | $122,390 | $94,920 | $98,350 – $181,940 | 330 |
| Colorado | $121,410 | $89,608 | $77,950 – $207,480 | 220 |
| Nebraska | $117,060 | $86,735 | $92,480 – $207,480 | 30 |
| Florida | $115,920 | $90,380 | $73,920 – $207,480 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $113,750 | $83,386 | $82,620 – $183,350 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $107,740 | $84,625 | $41,740 – $207,480 | 380 |
| Hawaii | $106,480 | $77,176 | $79,860 – $139,480 | 50 |
| Illinois | $104,990 | $77,638 | $59,990 – $180,960 | 550 |
| Utah | $103,380 | $77,872 | $57,390 – $176,050 | 190 |
| Texas | $100,400 | $79,461 | $45,450 – $161,700 | 1,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,010 | $74,771 | $67,130 – $160,120 | 800 |
| Connecticut | $95,310 | $72,214 | $78,520 – $154,560 | 300 |
| South Carolina | $94,880 | $71,042 | $55,480 – $207,480 | 130 |
| Oregon | $89,220 | $64,619 | $64,130 – $166,040 | 480 |
| Nevada | $87,240 | $70,203 | $61,480 – $150,510 | 170 |
| Montana | $83,910 | $64,481 | $48,280 – $129,440 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $80,800 | $63,041 | $53,680 – $196,660 | 140 |
| Ohio | $79,000 | $63,016 | $57,530 – $160,370 | 690 |
| West Virginia | $78,870 | $61,448 | $51,570 – $187,990 | 90 |
| Maine | $75,960 | $58,322 | $60,280 – $147,390 | 120 |
| Georgia | $67,990 | $53,755 | $48,930 – $195,190 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $66,310 | $53,540 | $38,910 – $207,480 | 110 |
| Idaho | $65,050 | $52,108 | $59,840 – $115,920 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $63,660 | $51,061 | $45,610 – $121,260 | 340 |
| Delaware | $56,830 | $45,366 | $40,540 – $127,730 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make?
The national median salary for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers is $117,860 a year ($56.66 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,110 and the top 10% earn over $207,480. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $181,060. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers are there in the U.S.?
About 16,370 people work as administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers nationwide.