Elected Official

Law Clerk

Salary data based on 37 job postings

"The median salary for a Law Clerk in the Elected Official field is $52,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $70,073 at the 90th percentile based on 6 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, legal writing, attention to detail, memo drafting, and legislative research."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$52,000

10th Percentile

$37,440

90th Percentile

$70,073

Sample Size

6

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Law Clerk Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,440Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$52,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$70,073Senior / top earners

Based on 6 job postings with salary data

Skills for Law Clerk

Legal researchLegal writingAttention to detailMemo draftingLegislative researchAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingLegal research and writingLegislative analysisWritten communication

Common Employers Hiring Law Clerk

  • U.S. Senator John Kennedy3 positions
  • House Veterans' Affairs Committee2 positions
  • The Wonderful Company2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) 2 positions

Top Locations for Law Clerk

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCBaltimore, MD11444 W Olympic Blvd # 210, Los Angeles, CA 90064California

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Data extracted from 37 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026