Judge/Magistrate Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Judge/Magistrate make in District of Columbia? The average Judge/Magistrate salary in District of Columbia is $201,139 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $197,296 and $225,096. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$193,797	DC	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$197,296	DC	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$201,139	DC	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$225,096	DC	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Judge/Magistrate Salary	$246,907	DC	March 26, 2024

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Job Description for Judge/Magistrate

Judge/Magistrate oversees legal process and ensures that court rules and proceedings are adhered to. Upholds laws. Being a Judge/Magistrate must be a graduate of an accredited law school. Most states require prior experience as a lawyer. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC	Avg. Salary $201,139	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC	Avg. Salary $201,139	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC	Avg. Salary $201,139	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC	Avg. Salary $201,139	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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About District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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