Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $50.00 an hour ($104,000 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 32% lower than the U.S. median ($153,990). Virginia ranks 30th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.89 | $62,180 |
| 25% of workers | $33.14 | $68,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| 75% of workers | $92.52 | $192,440 |
| 90% of workers | $102.80 | $213,830 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $104,000 | 30 |
| Lynchburg | $104,000 | 40 |
| Richmond | $104,000 | 220 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $104,000 | 290 |
| Roanoke | $91,000 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 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: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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