As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in the US is $86,554, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,665 weekly, or $7,213 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Solicitor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Solicitor in the US vary widely, spanning from $66,773 to $102,843. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,200) and 75th percentile ($95,080), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,843 per year. This $18,880 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Solicitor 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
Solicitor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solicitor Salary $66,773 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $76,200 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $86,554 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $95,080 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $102,843 US May 01, 2026
25% $76,200 10% $66,773 90% $102,843 75% $95,080 $86,554 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Solicitor ?

A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A person must have legally-defined qualifications, which vary from one jurisdiction to another, to be described as a solicitor and enabled to practise there as such. For example, in England and Wales a solicitor is admitted to practise under the provisions of the Solicitors Act 1974. With some exceptions, practising solicitors must possess a practising certificate. There are many more solicitors than barristers in England; they undertake the general aspects of giving legal advice a...

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