AI exposure score

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers score 50 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #214 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 10 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 5 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

50/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #214of 923 jobs
US workers: 16,370BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $117,860a year
In real AI use: 5 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (14%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 10 (71%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (14%)

Prepare written opinions and decisions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Schedule hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers and AI

Will AI replace administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers score 50 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #214 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 12 of the job's 14 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Prepare written opinions and decisions"; "Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them".

Which administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties"; "Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 5 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers, and what do they earn?

About 16,370 people in the US, with median pay of $117,860 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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