Judicial Law Clerk Salary in the United States

Judicial Law Clerk Salary

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Judicial Law Clerk in the United States is $94,480. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,286 to $107,172, with most professionals earning between $69,274 and $118,728.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $69,274 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $81,286 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $94,480 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $107,172 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $118,728 US April 01, 2025
25% $81,286 10% $69,274 90% $118,728 75% $107,172 $94,480 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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