Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $56.67

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$29.38
25th$39.01
Median$56.67
75th$76.77
90th$99.75

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $56.67; the mean hourly wage is $60.57.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $29.38 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $99.75 per hour.