Administrative Law Judge
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $10,588 to $14,547 | $127,056 to $174,564 |
| B | $11,105 to $15,263 | $133,260 to $183,156 |
| L | $10,588 to $14,547 | $127,056 to $174,564 |
| M | $11,105 to $15,263 | $133,260 to $183,156 |
Representation
California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment represents Bargaining Unit R02, Attorneys and Hearing Officers.
Where these jobs are
633 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers across all California employers was $138,420 a year in 2022. This classification is authorized from $127,056 to $183,156 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.