As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Judicial Law Clerk in the US is $94,602, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,819 weekly, or $7,884 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Judicial Law Clerk in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Judicial Law Clerk in the US vary widely, spanning from $71,335 to $108,126. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,423) and 75th percentile ($101,681), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,126 per year. This $19,258 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Negotiating or Employment Law, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Judicial Law Clerk often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Judicial Law Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $71,335 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $82,423 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $94,602 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $101,681 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $108,126 US July 01, 2026
25% $82,423 10% $71,335 90% $108,126 75% $101,681 $94,602 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Judicial Law Clerk ?

A law clerk or a judicial clerk is an individual—generally an attorney—who provides direct assistance and counsel to a judge in making legal determinations and in writing opinions by researching issues before the court. Judicial clerks often play significant roles in the formation of case law through their influence upon judges' decisions. Judicial clerks should not be confused with legal clerks (also called "law clerks" in Canada), court clerks, or courtroom deputies who only provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and/or judges. Judicial clerks are generally recent law s...

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