Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations

Higher pay for Maryland judges

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland Supreme Court annual salaries are $261,333 for the chief justice and $242,333 for other justices. The Appellate Court chief judge earns $232,533; other Appellate Court judges and the District Court chief judge earn $229,533. Circuit court judges earn $220,333, and District Court associate judges earn $207,233. Each listed salary rises by $5,900 on July 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029. These salary schedules cover fiscal years 2027 through 2030. During those fiscal years, the Appellate Court chief judge and circuit or District Court administrative judges also receive $7,500 annually.