As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in New Jersey is $93,799, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,804 weekly, or $7,817 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $72,428 to $111,535. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,612) and 75th percentile ($103,082), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,535 per year. This $20,470 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, New Jersey Solicitor often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for Solicitor job salary. 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 $72,428 NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $82,612 NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $93,799 NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $103,082 NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $111,535 NJ August 01, 2026
25% $82,612 10% $72,428 90% $111,535 75% $103,082 $93,799 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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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $103,341 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $103,716 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $103,437 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $102,363 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $105,054 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $102,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $98,325 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $102,165 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $103,725 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $102,844 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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