How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Judicial Law Clerk in California is $104,211. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,659 to $118,211, with most professionals earning between $76,409 and $130,956.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Judicial Law Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $76,409 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $89,659 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $104,211 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $118,211 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Judicial Law Clerk Salary $130,956 CA April 01, 2025
25% $89,659 10% $76,409 90% $130,956 75% $118,211 $104,211 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $104,393 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $106,545 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $109,663 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $104,313 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $101,892 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $108,229 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $104,532 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $99,241 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $121,680 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $121,401 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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