Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates: how much of the work does AI already do?

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Median pay

$153,990

What the job involves

• Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
• Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
• Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
• Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.

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Questions

Will AI replace judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?

This data cannot say. It measures how much of the work AI is already used for today: 31% 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 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates earn?

The national median is $153,990 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.