District Attorney Salary in Virginia

How much does a District Attorney make in Virginia?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual pay of District Attorney in Virginia is $188,445. While Salary.com is seeing that District Attorney salary in Virginia can go up to $229,334 or down to $144,198, but most earn between $165,285 and $209,848. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Annual
Salary 		Monthly
Pay 		Weekly
Pay 		Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $209,848 $17,487 $4,036 $101
Average $188,445 $15,704 $3,624 $91
25th Percentile $165,285 $13,774 $3,179 $79
25% $165,285 10% $144,198 90% $229,334 75% $209,848 $188,445 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for District Attorney in Virginia

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the District Attorney profession are Merrifield, Mc Lean, Springfield, Annandale, Arlington, Greenway, Dhs, Vienna, West Mclean, and Dunn Loring.

Cities Salary
Merrifield $209,112
Mc Lean $209,112
Springfield $209,112
Annandale $209,112
Arlington $209,112
Greenway $209,112
Dhs $209,112
Vienna $209,112
West Mclean $209,112
Dunn Loring $209,112

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What does District Attorney do?

District Attorney is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being a District Attorney researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, District Attorney represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The District Attorney work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a District Attorney typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)... View full job description

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