Elected Official

Law Clerk

Salary data based on 29 job postings

"The median salary for a Law Clerk in the Elected Official field is $47,840 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile based on 3 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, legal writing, memo drafting, legislative research, and attention to detail."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$47,840

10th Percentile

$37,440

90th Percentile

$52,000

Sample Size

3

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Law Clerk Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,440Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$47,840Typical salary
90th Percentile$52,000Senior / top earners

Based on 3 job postings with salary data

Skills for Law Clerk

Legal researchLegal writingAttention to detailMemo draftingLegislative researchAnalytical skillsLegislative analysisCritical thinkingLegal research and writingConstitutional law knowledge

Common Employers Hiring Law Clerk

  • U.S. Senator John Kennedy3 positions
  • House Veterans' Affairs Committee2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)2 positions
  • House Energy and Commerce Committee2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) 1 positions

Top Locations for Law Clerk

Washington, DC, USABaltimore, MDWashington, DCCalifornia

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Data extracted from 29 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026