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How much does a City Attorney make? The average City Attorney salary is $103,215 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $88,920 and $119,622. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Assistant City Attorney - Litigation Division
City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne , CA
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Attorney's Office represents the City in all aspects of legal representation. The City Attorney's Office advises the City Council and all City officials in all matters ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Deputy City Attorney - Real Estate & Finance Team- City Attorney's Office (8177)
City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA
The San Francisco City Attorney's Office (Office) is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Assistant City Attorney- Municipal Prosecution
City of Dallas - Dallas , TX
Assistant City Attorney Dallas City Attorney - Municipal Prosecution The Dallas City Attorney's Municipal Prosecution Section is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney licensed to practice in ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
CITY ATTORNEY
Ponca City Development Authority - Ponca City , OK
OVERVIEW The City Attorney will provide legal counsel advising and advocating on behalf of the City Commission, City Manager, and the City staff in order to support municipal operations, programs and ...
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City Attorney
City of Edinburg - Edinburg , TX
CITY ATTORNEY City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated City Attorney to serve as in-house counsel, providing legal counsel in all matters pertaining to the business of the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
City Attorney
City of Kirkland - Kirkland , WA
JOB SUMMARY City Attorney 2024 Recruitment Brochure Why Work for Kirkland? Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit
ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago

City Attorney Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for City Attorney between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of April 24, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for City Attorney in each city.

City Attorney Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $129,019
Washington, DC $114,878
Miami, FL $99,603
Chicago, IL $108,273
Boston, MA $115,704
New York, NY $120,555
Dallas, TX $101,873
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Average Salary Range for City Attorney

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88920
119622
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
91785
128099
108054
What is the average salary for City Attorney in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Attorney in the United States. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $88,920 to $119,622 with the average base salary of $103,215. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,785 to $128,099 with the average total cash compensation of $108,054.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,215 $88,920 - $119,622
Bonus $4,839 $2,865 - $8,478
Total Pay $108,054 $91,785 - $128,099
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Assistant City Attorney and City Attorney?
According to our latest salary estimation on April 24, 2024. The average salary of City Attorney is $103,215, and the average salary of Assistant City Attorney is $272,355. The average salary of Assistant City Attorney is higher than City Attorney. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
I am a City Attorney, which location’s salary is higher, San Bernardino, CA or Arlington, MA?
Arlington, MA typically sees higher pay than San Bernardino, CA for City Attorney. a City Attorney Salary in Arlington, MA is $115,704 as of April 24, 2024; a City Attorney Salary in San Bernardino, CA is $108,995 as of April 24, 2024. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a City Attorney vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a City Attorney can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
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Last Update: April 24, 2024