As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in South Dakota is $78,646, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,512 weekly, or $6,554 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 South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $60,728 to $93,517. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,267) and 75th percentile ($86,430), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,517 per year. This $17,163 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, South Dakota Solicitor often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 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 $60,728 SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $69,267 SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $78,646 SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $86,430 SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $93,517 SD August 01, 2026
25% $69,267 10% $60,728 90% $93,517 75% $86,430 $78,646 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 Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $82,398 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $76,900 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $84,579 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $84,435 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $78,900 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $83,681 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $83,816 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $84,099 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $83,538 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $84,241 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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