State-specific guides, legal tips, and everything you need to know about jury duty compensation in the US.
Federal courts pay $50–$60/day. State courts pay $6–$50/day. But what about mileage, employer pay, and your legal rights? This complete guide covers everything you need to know before you report for jury duty.
Read Full Guide →Alabama pays jurors $10/day. Employer pay required. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Alaska pays jurors $25/day. High mileage rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Arizona pays jurors $12/day. Maricopa County busiest. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Arkansas pays jurors $50/day. Highest state pay (tied). Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
California pays jurors $15/day. Day 1 is unpaid. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Colorado pays jurors $50/day. Employer pays 3 days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Connecticut pays jurors $50/day. Employer pays 5 days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Delaware pays jurors $20/day. Corporate legal hub. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Florida pays jurors $15/day. County-based rules. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Georgia pays jurors $25/day. $5 Day 1, $25 from Day 2. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Hawaii pays jurors $30/day. Above-average pay. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Idaho pays jurors $10/day. Flat rate all days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Illinois pays jurors $25/day. No mileage reimbursement. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Indiana pays jurors $15/day. Consistent flat rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Iowa pays jurors $30/day. Generous Midwest rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Kansas pays jurors $10/day. High mileage $0.47/mi. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Kentucky pays jurors $12.50/day. Fixed state rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Louisiana pays jurors $25/day. Employer pays Day 1. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Maine pays jurors $15/day. Standard New England rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Maryland pays jurors $15/day. Major federal cases here. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Massachusetts pays jurors $50/day. Employer pays first 3 days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Michigan pays jurors $22/day. Above Midwest average. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Minnesota pays jurors $20/day. Standard mileage rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Mississippi pays jurors $25/day. Flat state circuit rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Missouri pays jurors $6/day. Lowest in the US. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Montana pays jurors $12/day. Long travel distances. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Nebraska pays jurors $35/day. Employer pays entire service. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Nevada pays jurors $40/day. Las Vegas high-profile trials. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
New Hampshire pays jurors $10/day. Standard Northeast rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
New Jersey pays jurors $40/day. $5 Day 1, $40 from Day 2. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
New Mexico pays jurors $20/day. Bernalillo County busy. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
New York pays jurors $40/day. Employer pays first 3 days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
North Carolina pays jurors $12/day. Charlotte & Raleigh busy. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
North Dakota pays jurors $50/day. Highest state pay (tied). Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Ohio pays jurors $10/day. Lowest mileage $0.07/mi. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Oklahoma pays jurors $20/day. District court rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Oregon pays jurors $10/day. Portland metro busy. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Pennsylvania pays jurors $9/day. 2nd lowest in the US. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Rhode Island pays jurors $15/day. Smallest state, close courts. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
South Carolina pays jurors $10/day. No mileage reimbursement. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
South Dakota pays jurors $10/day. Flat rate all service. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Tennessee pays jurors $10/day. Employer pays up to 10 days. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.✅ Employer Pay Required
Texas pays jurors $40/day. $6 Day 1, $40 from Day 2. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Utah pays jurors $18.50/day. Highest mileage $1.00/mi. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Vermont pays jurors $30/day. Generous New England rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Virginia pays jurors $30/day. Northern VA courts busiest. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Washington pays jurors $10/day. King County very active. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
West Virginia pays jurors $40/day. Surprisingly high pay. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Wisconsin pays jurors $16/day. Standard Midwest rate. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
Wyoming pays jurors $30/day. Least populous state. Learn mileage reimbursement, employer obligations, and your legal rights.
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Federal courts pay $50/day (rising to $60/day after 10 days) plus IRS mileage at $0.67/mile. Get the complete federal juror compensation guide.
From $0.07/mile in Ohio to $2.00/mile in DC. Learn your state's mileage rate and how to claim every mile and parking receipt from the court.
No employer can legally fire you for serving jury duty. Learn your full anti-retaliation rights in all 50 states and what to do if your employer retaliates.
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