Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers is $59.22 an hour ($123,170 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($117,860). New York ranks 15th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.89 | $87,130 |
| 25% of workers | $48.65 | $101,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.22 | $123,170 |
| 75% of workers | $63.69 | $132,480 |
| 90% of workers | $79.96 | $166,320 |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $130,960 | 1,230 |
| Syracuse | $117,860 | 30 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $117,540 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $103,860 | 200 |
| Rochester | $93,520 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $207,860 |
| Compliance Officers | $90,080 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $87,130 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $107,490 |
| Chief Executives | $257,980 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $100,500 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $80,350 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $216,390 |
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