Federal Judge Salary and Income
Federal judges receive salaries set by Congress. As of recent years, district judges earn about $220,000, circuit judges about $230,000, and Supreme Court justices over $270,000 annually. These salaries are public and form the core of most judges' income.
Net Worth and Financial Disclosures
Many federal judges report assets in the hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, though figures vary widely. They file annual financial disclosures under the Ethics in Government Act. Detailed personal net worth data is not centrally published, so estimates rely on public reports.
How to Research Judge Finances
You can review public financial disclosures through the U.S. Courts website or the Judicial Conference. These documents list assets, income sources, and outside activities. For precise net worth, combine disclosed assets with known salary and typical investment patterns.
