Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Indiana

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Indiana earn the most in Evansville (average $198,090 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($144,420), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates average at $157,070 and the median at $183,000 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $143,830.

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates average salary by city in Indiana

Evansville$198,090
Fort Wayne$148,890
Indianapolis$144,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Evansville	$198,090	$183,000	$146,400	$139,127	92
Fort Wayne	$148,890	$159,620	$115,790	$106,244	93
Indianapolis	$144,420	$183,000	$105,120	$102,777	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in other states

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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