What it pays
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Half of all Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in the U.S. earn more than $153,990 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,950 and $221,710. About 24,030 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$153,990typical pay / year
24,030people in this work
$221,710+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Advise on legal matters
+Advise the county prosecutor and defense counsel on the motion to dismiss by identifying controlling…
Advise on legal matters
+Advise the county prosecutor and defense counsel on the motion to dismiss by identifying controlling precedent, the statute elements at issue, and the narrow legal question I must decide; draft a short bench memo with citations for tomorrow morning's calendar call.
The tools that do the workThomson Reuters WestlawMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor court proceedings
+Monitor today's felony docket: note which matters are ready, which counsel object to in-person testimony,…
Monitor court proceedings
+Monitor today's felony docket: note which matters are ready, which counsel object to in-person testimony, record any delays over fifteen minutes and report courtroom decorum issues to the marshal with an end-of-day summary for the clerk.
The tools that do the workCourtroom schedulingESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Sentence defendants
+Determine sentencing today for State v. Ramirez by reviewing the presentence report, prior convictions,…
Sentence defendants
+Determine sentencing today for State v. Ramirez by reviewing the presentence report, prior convictions, applicable sentencing range, victim impact statements, and then announce the sentence on the record with findings that justify any upward or downward variance.
The tools that do the workHyland OnBase Enterprise Content Managementjob descriptionsO*NET
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Rule on evidence admissibility
+Rule on the admissibility motion for the cellphone data by comparing the warrant and suppression case law,…
Rule on evidence admissibility
+Rule on the admissibility motion for the cellphone data by comparing the warrant and suppression case law, draft a written ruling with specific legal and factual findings, and circulate it to counsel by 5pm with instructions for any redactions.
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Analysing1
Review evidence and juries
+Review the trial evidence for People v. Chang and the jury questionnaire: confirm chain of custody for…
Review evidence and juries
+Review the trial evidence for People v. Chang and the jury questionnaire: confirm chain of custody for exhibits 1–12, resolve any late disclosures, and prepare a charging instruction list and a short draft note to counsel about evidentiary gaps before jury selection tomorrow.
The tools that do the workAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work16
Write decisions on cases.
+Write and sign the decision in Carter v. Nolan resolving liability and damages, cite the trial record and…
Write decisions on cases.
+Write and sign the decision in Carter v. Nolan resolving liability and damages, cite the trial record and submitted briefs, explain findings of fact and law, and prepare a final judgment for entry by Friday afternoon.
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Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
+Read the plaintiff and defendant pleadings and the pending motions in Rivera v. Delgado, note disputed facts,…
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
+Read the plaintiff and defendant pleadings and the pending motions in Rivera v. Delgado, note disputed facts, identify legal issues for briefing, and circulate a short issues memo to chambers and the calendar clerk by noon tomorrow.
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Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
+Calculate and set out the compensatory award for Mrs. Lin in the judgment, itemize past medical, lost…
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
+Calculate and set out the compensatory award for Mrs. Lin in the judgment, itemize past medical, lost earnings, and non‑economic damages based on the jury verdict, and prepare the judgment form for signature and enforcement within three business days.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
+Research controlling precedent and statutory text on qualified immunity for the interlocutory appeal in State…
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
+Research controlling precedent and statutory text on qualified immunity for the interlocutory appeal in State v. Morales, draft a reasoned opinion analyzing the issues, and circulate a draft to law clerks for review by Wednesday.
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Issue arrest warrants.
+Prepare an affidavit and order authorizing an arrest warrant for John Peters based on the probable cause…
Issue arrest warrants.
+Prepare an affidavit and order authorizing an arrest warrant for John Peters based on the probable cause affidavit from Detective Silva, ensure the probable cause facts are explicit, and electronically transmit the signed warrant to the county sheriff today.
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Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
+Enter a temporary restraining order in Ellis v. Hanover limiting contact and asset transfers pending hearing,…
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
+Enter a temporary restraining order in Ellis v. Hanover limiting contact and asset transfers pending hearing, set a prompt return date within ten days, explain the findings supporting urgenty and leave enforcement instructions to the clerk.
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Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
+Decide the custody and access application between Maria Santos and Daniel Reed, issue a written order setting…
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
+Decide the custody and access application between Maria Santos and Daniel Reed, issue a written order setting primary residence, a weekly access schedule, and child support amounts, and set deadlines for exchange and a compliance review in six weeks.
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Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
+Hold the preliminary hearing for State v. Anthony Cole to determine whether probable cause exists to hold on…
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
+Hold the preliminary hearing for State v. Anthony Cole to determine whether probable cause exists to hold on felony charges, take testimony, rule on admissibility of the arrest affidavit, and enter a finding and detention or release order at the conclusion.
The tools that do the workCourtroom schedulingThomson Reuters WestlawO*NET
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Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
+Grant the uncontested divorce of Linda Park and Eric Miles, allocate the marital home to Linda with a buyout…
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
+Grant the uncontested divorce of Linda Park and Eric Miles, allocate the marital home to Linda with a buyout timeline, divide retirement accounts per their agreement, and issue a decree with a deadline for transfer and lien release.
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Perform wedding ceremonies.
+Pronounce the marriage for Olivia Grant and Marcus Lee at the ceremony tomorrow, read the statutory vows,…
Perform wedding ceremonies.
+Pronounce the marriage for Olivia Grant and Marcus Lee at the ceremony tomorrow, read the statutory vows, complete and sign the marriage certificate, and direct court staff to file and mail certified copies to both parties.
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Arbitrate cases
+Act as arbitrator in the contract dispute between Horizon Builders and Maple Estates, hear opening…
Arbitrate cases
+Act as arbitrator in the contract dispute between Horizon Builders and Maple Estates, hear opening statements, accept agreed exhibits, issue interim rulings on evidentiary objections, and announce a timeline to deliver the final arbitration award in four weeks.
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Administer justice
+Administer justice in case 2026-CV-112 by hearing motions, ruling on the discovery dispute between counsel,…
Administer justice
+Administer justice in case 2026-CV-112 by hearing motions, ruling on the discovery dispute between counsel, issuing a reasoned written order resolving sanctions requests, and scheduling further proceedings to enforce the ruling.
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Hear verdicts
+Announce and record the court's verdicts in the criminal bench today, state the findings on the record for…
Hear verdicts
+Announce and record the court's verdicts in the criminal bench today, state the findings on the record for each defendant by name, note any immediate orders for custody or release, and upload the signed minutes to the case file before adjournment at 4:30 PM.
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Civil law
+Deliver a clear civil ruling on the breach of contract case between Meridian Foods and Alton Logistics,…
Civil law
+Deliver a clear civil ruling on the breach of contract case between Meridian Foods and Alton Logistics, outline the legal basis, award damages or dismiss claims as appropriate, set a deadline for submissions on costs, and file the signed judgment with the case record by close of business today.
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Interpret law
+Write a reasoned opinion interpreting the statute at issue in Rivera v. State Health Board, cite controlling…
Interpret law
+Write a reasoned opinion interpreting the statute at issue in Rivera v. State Health Board, cite controlling precedent and key statutory provisions, resolve ambiguities for future courts, circulate the draft for circulation to chambers by Tuesday, and lodge the final signed opinion in the docket within five days.
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Courtroom scheduling
+Build next week's courtroom scheduling around the two felony trials starting Monday, block courtroom A for…
Courtroom scheduling
+Build next week's courtroom scheduling around the two felony trials starting Monday, block courtroom A for voir dire, notify clerks and counsel of the courtroom scheduling, and circulate the draft calendar by Friday noon for objections.
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