Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Virginia
The median pay for a administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in Virginia is $93,680/year ($45.04/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $181K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $94K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $94K. Top earners bring in $181K or more, a $130K spread from bottom to top.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary by metro in Virginia
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $122K | +31% | 50 |
| Richmond | $87K | -7% | 210 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $80K | -14% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make in Virginia?
The median is $93,680 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,550, and experienced administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers can clear $181,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $94K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,785/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 28.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers salary go in Virginia?
Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers salary is worth about $98,829 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.