Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Georgia
The median pay for a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Georgia is $131,670/year ($63.3/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $181K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $132K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $132K. Top earners bring in $181K or more, a $148K spread from bottom to top.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary by metro in Georgia
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $142K | +8% | 30 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $142K | +8% | 560 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $86K | -35% | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $84K | -36% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Georgia?
The median is $131,670 a year, that works out to about $63 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,660, and experienced judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates can clear $181,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $132K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,831/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 18.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary go in Georgia?
Georgia 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 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary is worth about $143,291 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates 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.