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Job-title file

Superior Court Judge

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

234 employees hold this title in Superior Courts. Median total compensation for the role is $144,790, above the department median of $62,172.

Employees
234
Total payroll
$31.7M
Role median
$144,790
Agency median
$62,172
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$37,921$144,790+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 234 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Superior Court Judge pay vs. Georgia

Across all employers in Georgia, the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — about 1,190 people — is $133,660. Superior Courts pays a median base salary of $144,790 for this role, 8% above that figureabout the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Superior Courts sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$37,420
$70,420
$133,660
$155,840
$187,990
Superior Courts median · $144,790

The bar is the range of annual wages for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates across every employer in Georgia, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Superior Courts’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — about 24,030 people — is $153,990. Superior Courts’s median base salary is 6% below that national figure, about the 47th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$46,950
$85,710
$153,990
$194,950
$221,710
Superior Courts median · $144,790

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Georgia range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Superior Courts is $144,790, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Georgia

Superior Court Judge is held in 3 Georgia departments. In Superior Courts, the median of $144,790 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Superior Court Judge role in other Georgiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Superior Court Judge beyond Georgia

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Georgia, the median of $144,790 ranks #1 of 2. See Superior Court Judge across all of Georgia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Median total compensation for comparable Superior Court Judgeroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Warren Davis

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$144,790
Base pay
$144,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,790

Warren Davis works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Warren earned $144,790 in 2025.

Maureen Gottfried

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$144,790
Base pay
$144,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,790

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,487

Maureen Gottfried works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Maureen earned $144,790 in 2025.

Robert Reeves

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$132,724
Base pay
$132,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,724

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,096

At Superior Courts, Robert Reeves serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,724.

Sarah Griffie

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$120,084
Base pay
$120,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,084

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,476

Sarah Griffie works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Sarah earned $120,084 in 2025.

Amy Bryant

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$109,495
Base pay
$109,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,495

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,489

At Superior Courts, Amy Bryant serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,495.

Brian Amero

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$90,494
Base pay
$90,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,494

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,628

Brian Amero works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Brian earned $90,494 in 2025.

Russell Smith

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$84,461
Base pay
$84,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,461

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,733

Russell Smith works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Russell earned $84,461 in 2025.

Bobby Caudell

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$84,461
Base pay
$84,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,461

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,580

Bobby Caudell is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $84,461.

Benjamin Green

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,112

Benjamin Green works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Benjamin earned $72,395 in 2025.

John Nesmith

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,798

John Nesmith works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. John earned $72,395 in 2025.

Karen Beyers

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

At Superior Courts, Karen Beyers serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

John Breakfield

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$488

John Breakfield holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Harold Hinesley

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,143

Harold Hinesley is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Christopher Middleton

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$503

Christopher Middleton holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Amy Smith

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Amy Smith works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Amy earned $72,395 in 2025.

Willie Lockette

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

At Superior Courts, Willie Lockette serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

William Whitesell

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,799

At Superior Courts, William Whitesell serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

Victoria Johnson

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,973

Victoria Johnson holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Melissa Hise

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,123

At Superior Courts, Melissa Hise serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

Kristina Graham

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$608

Kristina Graham is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Nathan Crawford

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,831

At Superior Courts, Nathan Crawford serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

Bette Wallace

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

At Superior Courts, Bette Wallace serves as a Superior Court Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,395.

Joseph Booth

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,960

Joseph Booth works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Joseph earned $72,395 in 2025.

Kimberly Gallant

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Kimberly Gallant is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Matthew Hube

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,051

Matthew Hube is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Jennifer Davis

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Jennifer Davis holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Charles Lyons

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$391

Charles Lyons is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Maureen Wood

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Maureen Wood works as a Superior Court Judge for Superior Courts. Maureen earned $72,395 in 2025.

Tuwanda Williams

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Tuwanda Williams is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Matthew Braddy

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,768

Matthew Braddy is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $72,395.

Ralph Powell

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,212

Ralph Powell holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Walton Hardin

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$72,395
Base pay
$72,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,182

Walton Hardin holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,395.

Carlton Jones

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$37,921
Base pay
$37,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,921

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,893

Carlton Jones holds the role of Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,921.

Bambi Carswell

Superior Court Judge/Superior Courts

2025 total comp
$37,921
Base pay
$37,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,921

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$317

Bambi Carswell is a Superior Court Judge at Superior Courts. 2025 total compensation came to $37,921.