Compare Jury Duty Pay Across States

Jury duty pay varies dramatically — from $5 to $72 per day. Select up to four states to compare daily rates, employer obligations, mileage reimbursement, and total compensation side by side.

California

$15.00 per day
Pay Structure
Day 1: $0.00/day — state
Day 2+: $15.00/day — state
Employer Must Pay?
No Employers are not required to pay regular wages during jury service, but many (especially tech companies and large employers) continue full salary...
Mileage Reimbursement
$0.34/mi — round-trip
County Supplements
2 counties
Statute
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 215
Total for 5 days
Effective daily rate

New York

$72.00 per day
Pay Structure
Days 1–3: $72.00/day — employer
Day 4+: $72.00/day — state
Employer Must Pay?
Yes Employers with 11+ employees must pay at least $72/day (or regular wage if lower) for first 3 days. Employers with 10 or fewer employees: state pays...
Mileage Reimbursement
$0.70/mi — round-trip
County Supplements
2 counties
Statute
N.Y. Judiciary Law §§ 519, 521
Total for 5 days
Effective daily rate

Texas

$58.00 per day
Pay Structure
Day 1: $20.00/day — state
Day 2+: $58.00/day — state
Employer Must Pay?
No No state law requiring employers to pay wages during jury service.
Mileage Reimbursement
$0.70/mi — round-trip
County Supplements
2 counties
Statute
Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 61.001
Total for 5 days
Effective daily rate