LegalUpdated Q1 2026

Judge Salary
in Mobile, AL

Preside over court proceedings, interpret laws, and render decisions in legal disputes. Median salary in Mobile: $111K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$111K
per year
Take-home: $73K

Salary range in Mobile

Entry level (25th)$78,000
Median (50th)$111,000
Senior (75th)$149,000
Top earner (90th)$197,000
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What the numbers say for Mobile

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

18% discount vs national median

Judges in Mobile earn approximately 18% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $24,000 discount on annual base salary. Mobile's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 82 (US avg = 100).

Primarily on-site role

Only 5% of Judge positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Mobile 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.

Slower wage growth (1.5%/yr)

Judge wages are growing at 1.5% year-over-year β€” slower than the BLS all-occupations average of ~3.5%. Real wages may lag inflation in years where CPI exceeds this rate, so total compensation negotiation (bonus, equity, benefits) matters more than base salary growth for this role.

Key facts for Mobile

Median salary
$111K
annual
Take-home pay
$73K
after fed/state tax
COL index
82
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,000
per month
YoY growth
+1.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Mobile Judge to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $111K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Mobile

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

HistoricalProjected
Judge salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$93K$101K$110K$118K$126K201920212023202520272029
2026
$114K
projected
2027
$117K
projected
2028
$120K
projected
2029
$123K
projected
2030
$126K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$111,000+$0
2028 projected$111,000+$0
2029 projected$111,000+$0
2030 projected$111,000+$0

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

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Judge Salary in Mobile, Alabama: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Judge salary in Mobile, AL is $111,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Mobile–AL 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 Mobile

Entry-level Judges in Mobile with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $78,000 and $111,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $111,000 to $149,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $149,000 to $197,000 or more.

Cost of living in Mobile for Judges

Mobile has a cost of living index of 82 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 18% further in Mobile than the national average. Alabama has a 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
Mobile (current)$111K82
Birmingham$122K82
Montgomery$108K80
Huntsville$128K88