As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in New York is $91,999, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,769 weekly, or $7,667 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 York vary widely, spanning from $71,038 to $109,395. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,027) and 75th percentile ($101,104), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,395 per year. This $20,077 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 York Solicitor often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $71,038 NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $81,027 NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $91,999 NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $101,104 NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $109,395 NY August 01, 2026
25% $81,027 10% $71,038 90% $109,395 75% $101,104 $91,999 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $99,981 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $90,973 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $89,540 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $103,478 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $100,544 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $92,492 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $98,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $96,323 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $92,073 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $90,534 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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