LegalUpdated Q1 2026

Judge Salary
in Chandler, AZ

Preside over court proceedings, interpret laws, and render decisions in legal disputes. Median salary in Chandler: $138K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$138K
per year
Take-home: $94K

Salary range in Chandler

Entry level (25th)$97,000
Median (50th)$138,000
Senior (75th)$186,000
Top earner (90th)$245,000
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What the numbers say for Chandler

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

2% premium vs national median

Judges in Chandler earn approximately 2% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $3,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Chandler's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Chandler's cost-of-living index (105), the median Judge salary buys the equivalent of $131,429 in a US-average-cost city. That's $3,571 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

Primarily on-site role

Only 5% of Judge positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Chandler salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Chandler

Median salary
$138K
annual
Take-home pay
$94K
after fed/state tax
COL index
105
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,600
per month
YoY growth
+1.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Chandler Judge to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $138K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Chandler

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Judge salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$116K$126K$136K$146K$156K201920212023202520272029
2026
$141K
projected
2027
$145K
projected
2028
$149K
projected
2029
$152K
projected
2030
$156K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$138,000+$0
2028 projected$138,000+$0
2029 projected$138,000+$0
2030 projected$138,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Judge Salary in Chandler, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Judge salary in Chandler, AZ is $138,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Chandler–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Judge in Chandler

Entry-level Judges in Chandler with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $97,000 and $138,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $138,000 to $186,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $186,000 to $245,000 or more.

Cost of living in Chandler for Judges

Chandler has a cost of living index of 105 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Chandler are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Judge

JD; judicial appointment or election. 5% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Judge salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Chandler (current)$138K105
Phoenix$138K100
Tucson$119K90
Mesa$132K98
Scottsdale$151K118
Glendale$128K95