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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 51-2-13: Salaries of judges of circuit courts.

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  1. CHAPTER 51. COURTS AND THEIR OFFICERS.
  2. ARTICLE 2. CIRCUIT COURTS; CIRCUIT JUDGES.

The salaries of the judges of the various circuit courts shall be paid solely out of the State Treasury. No county, county commission, board of commissioners, or other political subdivision shall supplement or add to such salaries.

The annual salary of all circuit judges shall be $90,000 per year: Provided, That beginning July 1, 2005, the annual salary of all circuit judges shall be $116,000 per year: Provided, however, That beginning July 1, 2011, the annual salary of a circuit court judge shall be $126,000: Provided further, That beginning July 1, 2021, the annual salary of a circuit judge shall be $132,300 and beginning July 1, 2022, the annual salary of a circuit court judge shall be $138,600: And provided further, That beginning July 1, 2027, the annual salary of a circuit judge shall be $143,600: And provided further, That beginning July 1, 2028, the annual salary of a circuit judge shall be $148,600.

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