Iowa Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Sourced · some details unconfirmed
Short answer: $30/day for days 1-7; $50/day from day 8. State rate. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $30/day for days 1-7; $50/day from day 8. State rate. |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Home-to-courthouse mileage at a rate set by the Iowa Supreme Court (reported as $0.50/mile in an older article) |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (Iowa Code § 607A.45). (unconfirmed) |
Note: The $50 rate after 7 days comes from a Supreme Court rule (an official county court page confirms it). Jurors may waive compensation.
Law
- Iowa Code § 607A.8
Sources
- www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2025/607A.8.pdf
- iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-3/district/3/county/emmet
- storycountyiowa.gov/117/Jury-Duty-Information
Courthouse Phone & Parking Rules in Iowa
Compare all 4 Iowa courthouses →
Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Iowa?
$30/day for days 1-7; $50/day from day 8. State rate.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Iowa?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Iowa?
Employers may not penalize jurors (Iowa Code § 607A.45). (unconfirmed)