Judge
Low DemandLegalGlobal median: $120,000/year · Growth: +3% per year
Global Salary Range
Highest Paying Countries for Judge
Switzerland
Norway
United States
Denmark
Netherlands
Australia
Ireland
Singapore
Sweden
Belgium
Qatar
Germany
Austria
Canada
Finland
* Estimated based on country mean salary ratios
Judge Salary Across All Regions
North America
Best: 🇺🇸 United States — $141,818
$127,637
regional avg
Europe
Best: 🇨🇭 Switzerland — $207,273
$67,548
regional avg
Asia Pacific
Best: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — $98,182
$62,727
regional avg
Middle East
Best: 🇶🇦 Qatar — $120,000
$55,418
regional avg
Latin America
Best: 🇲🇽 Mexico — $34,909
$21,025
regional avg
Africa
Best: 🇿🇦 South Africa — $24,000
$9,189
regional avg
About Judge Salaries
A Judge earns a global median salary of $120,000 per year. The top 10% of earners in this field make $265,000 or more, while entry-level positions start around $60,000.
Demand for Judge roles is classified as Low, with projected annual growth of +3%. This career falls under the Legal sector.
Salaries vary significantly by country and region. Switzerland, the United States, and Norway typically offer the highest compensation globally, while developing economies offer lower nominal salaries but often with lower costs of living (higher PPP-adjusted value).
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