Knowledge: On the other hand, judges at the US Federal Judiciary earn about $150,000 USD per year.

Conversation:
I'm about to work in the US Federal Judiciary, do you know anything about it?
That's cool! The federal judiciary of the United States comprises one of three branches of the US federal government.
Oh right, that's the supreme court right?
I am not sure if that's the supreme court, but I know that a supreme court is required by the Constitution's Article III.
I see, I didn't realize it was required.
Yes, the judges are appointed by the President.
Oh wow, that is pretty cool. Do you know the starting salary of a judge in the US Federal judiciary?

Response: Oh yeah, the starting salary as a judge at the US Federal Judiciary is $150,000 USD.