Judicial Law Clerk Salary in New York
Based on 900+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$127,780
$61.433/hr
vs National Average
$61,522
+107.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $169K
900 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Judicial Law Clerk in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,530 |
| 25th percentile | $79,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $127,780 |
| 75th percentile | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $169,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Judicial Law Clerk in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $139,660 |
| 2023 | $124,070 |
| 2024 | $127,780 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $139,660 | $57,368 |
| 2023 | $124,070 | $60,544 |
| 2024 | $127,780 | $61,522 |