How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Judicial Law Clerk in San Jose, CA is $125,095. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,325 to $137,841, with most professionals earning between $83,505 and $149,447.

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Judicial Law Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $83,505 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $103,325 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $125,095 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $137,841 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $149,447 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $103,325 10% $83,505 90% $149,447 75% $137,841 $125,095 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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  1. This Job:

    Judicial Law Clerk

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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137841
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Judicial Law Clerk in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Judicial Law Clerk ranges from $103,325 to $137,841 with the average base salary of $125,095. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,812 to $154,392 with the average total cash compensation of $130,206.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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