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Juror Pay

Federal jurors are paid $50 for each day of service and also may be eligible to receive certain travel reimbursements and allowances. 

Petit Jurors

  • Pay of $50 a day; eligible to receive up to $60 a day after serving 10 days if the presiding judge so orders.  
    Note: Employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee. 
  • Reimbursement for reasonable transportation expenses and, in some courts, parking fees. 
  • Subsistence allowances covering meals and lodging if required to stay overnight. 

Grand Jurors

  • Pay of $50 a day; eligible to receive up to $60 a day after serving 45 days.  
    Note: Employees of the federal government are paid their regular salary in lieu of this fee. 
  • Reimbursement for reasonable transportation expenses and, in some courts, parking fees. 
  • Subsistence allowances covering meals and lodging if required to stay overnight. 

Payment from Employers for Jury Service  

The Jury Selection and Service Act forbids any employer from firing, intimidating, or coercing any permanent employee because of their federal jury service.  

Your employer may continue your salary during all or part of your jury service, but federal law does not require an employer to do so. You should check whether your company or employer has a policy for employees serving on jury duty.