How much does Clarence Thomas make?
Answer: Justice Thomas's salary is set at $306,600 a year.
Set by law This is the yearly salary set by law for a U.S. Supreme Court justice.
About 6× the Typical person in the US.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $306,600 in 2026| Per month | $26K |
|---|---|
| Per day | $840 |
| Per hour | $35.00 |
| Per second | $0.01 |
Calculated This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $840) is about 6 days of pay for the typical person in the US. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Clarence Thomas earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚖️ John G. Roberts Jr. | 2026 | $320,700 Yearly salary | 1× |
| ⚖️ Typical Judge in the US | 2025 | $153,990 | 2× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Common questions
How much does Clarence Thomas make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $306,600 in 2026 by 365 gives about $840 a day.
Who earns more, Clarence Thomas or John G. Roberts Jr.?
Clarence Thomas: about $306,600 (2026). John G. Roberts Jr.: about $320,700 (2026). About the same.
Did Clarence Thomas announce this pay figure?
No. It is set by law, so anyone can look it up.
Sources and data
Sources: uscourts.gov. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.
Their job: ⚖️ Judge — Judge (typical) $153,990