MD SJ2

Establishes salary increases for Maryland judges across all court levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, with annual raises of approximately $5,900 per year for each position

Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice salary increases from $255,433 (current) to $279,033 by July 1, 2029; Justices increase from $236,433 to $260,033

Circuit Court judges increase from $214,433 to $238,033; District Court Associate Judges increase from $201,333 to $224,933 over the four-year period

Administrative judges for circuit courts or District Court and the Chief Judge of the Appellate Court receive an additional $7,500 annual stipend for fiscal years 2027-2030

If the General Assembly does not adopt or amend this resolution within 50 days of introduction, the recommended salaries automatically take effect; the legislature may decrease but not increase the recommended amounts