Law Clerk Salary in Australia

AU$56,929
per year
per hour
AU$29.82
per hour
per year

Law Clerk - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Law Clerk is AU$56,929 per year (AU$29.82 per hour), which is AU$12,959 (-19%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Law Clerk can expect an average starting salary of AU$44,082. The highest salaries can exceed AU$79,145.
AU$44,082
Low
AU$56,929
Average salary
AU$79,145
High
AU$22.30
Low
AU$29.82
Average salary
AU$40.05
High

Law Clerk Salary Range

Low
AU$44,082
Average salary
AU$56,929
Senior
AU$65,648
High
AU$79,145
Low
AU$22.30
Average salary
AU$29.82
Senior
AU$33.22
High
AU$40.05
Among Law Clerks in Australia, Legal Clerks without formal qualifications tend to have the lowest pay rates, while Graduate Law Clerks enjoy the highest pay rates.

Law Clerk - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Graduate Law ClerkAU$31.90/hour
+7% 
Legal clerical and administrative employeeAU$25.30/hour
 -15%

Law Clerk - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Law Clerk with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$44,000 per year. A mid career Law Clerk with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$53,000, while a Senior Law Clerk with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$65,000. Law Clerks with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$67,000 per year.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Law Clerk in Australia

Late Career▲ +18%
Senior▲ +14%
Average SalaryAU$56,929/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
80%
Male
20%

Law Clerk - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Law Clerk job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Law Clerk

How much does a Law Clerk make in Australia?
A Law Clerk in Australia earns an average of AU$56,929 gross per year, which is about AU$29.82 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Law Clerk updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Law Clerk in Australia?
The starting salary of a Law Clerk in Australia is around AU$44,082 gross per year. Legal Clerks without formal qualifications usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Law Clerk in Australia?
The highest salary of a Law Clerk in Australia can reach and exceed AU$79,145 gross per year. Graduate Law Clerks usually have the highest salaries.
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