Judicial Law Clerk Salary in California
Based on 2K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$76,410
$36.736/hr
vs National Average
$61,522
+24.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $86K
2K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Judicial Law Clerk in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,240 |
| 25th percentile | $62,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,410 |
| 75th percentile | $78,060 |
| 90th percentile | $86,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Judicial Law Clerk in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,590 |
| 2024 | $76,410 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,590 | $60,544 |
| 2024 | $76,410 | $61,522 |