Pennsylvania Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: $9/day for days 1-3, $25/day after, statewide Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $9/day for days 1-3, $25/day after, statewide |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (42 Pa.C.S. § 4563). (unconfirmed) |
Note: Bills to raise pay (2023-24 HB 468/469/1627; a 2025 $40/day proposal) died or remain in committee.
Law
- 42 Pa.C.S. § 4561
- 42 Pa.C.S. § 4563
Sources
- www.pressenterpriseonline.com/node/1302309
- legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB468/2023
- law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2022/02/14/proposed-bill-aims-to-expand-jury-pool-by-raising
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Pennsylvania?
$9/day for days 1-3, $25/day after, statewide
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Pennsylvania?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Pennsylvania?
Employers may not penalize jurors (42 Pa.C.S. § 4563). (unconfirmed)