Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers: how much of the work does AI already do?

30% · High

AI is already used for a large share of the tasks in administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers work.

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.

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Median pay: $117,860

What the job involves

Prepare written opinions and decisions.
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.

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Questions

Will AI replace administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?: This data cannot say. It measures how much of the work AI is already used for today: 30% of the tasks, which is high. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How is the number worked out?: Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026.
What do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers earn?: The national median is $117,860 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay and growth: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tasks and skills: O*NET. All jobs.