Deputy County Attorney Salary in the United States

How much does a Deputy County Attorney make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Deputy County Attorney in the United States is $127,887 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Deputy County Attorney's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,925
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,827 to $143,610
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,026
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Deputy County Attorney Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $143,610 $11,968 $2,762 $69
Average $127,887 $10,657 $2,459 $61
25th Percentile $113,827 $9,486 $2,189 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Deputy County Attorney Salaries

A Deputy County Attorney's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Deputy County Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Deputy County Attorney's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,520
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $126,911
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,816
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,344
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,955
Levels Salary
Entry Level Deputy County Attorney$126,520
Intermediate Level Deputy County Attorney$126,911
Senior Level Deputy County Attorney$130,816
Specialist Level Deputy County Attorney$137,344
Expert Level Deputy County Attorney$139,955
$126,520 0 yr
$126,911 < 2 yrs
$130,816 2-4 yrs
$137,344 5-8 yrs
$139,955 > 8 yrs
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How Do Deputy County Attorney Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Deputy County Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $141,596.
  • California: $141,059.
  • Massachusetts: $139,179.

Top Paying Cities for Deputy County Attorneys

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $161,304
  • San Francisco: $159,718
  • Oakland: $156,176

What Skills Can Increase a Deputy County Attorney's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.45% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Bankruptcy (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Bankruptcy helps people who can no longer pay their debts get a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Planning 5.45%
Bankruptcy 2.27%
Microsoft Office 2.04%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Deputy County Attorney's salary.
  • Blockchain: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Blockchain
 $138,118
8%
Innovation
 $134,281
5%
Negotiating
 $133,002
4%
Employment Law
 $133,002
4%
Flexibility
 $133,002
4%
Legal Advice
 $131,724
3%
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How Education impacts a Deputy County Attorney's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Deputy County Attorneys enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Deputy County Attorney with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $131,849 and $143,814).

Deputy County Attorney Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Deputy County Attorney
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 0.4%
Associates 0.2%
Bachelors 0.9%
Masters 2.0%
Doctorate 96.4%
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Deputy County Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Deputy County Attorney's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$113,827
Average $127,887/year
$143,610
$9,486
Average $10,657/month
$11,968
$2,189
Average $2,459/week
$2,762
$55
Average $61/hour
$69
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $143,610 $11,968 $2,762 $69
Average $127,887 $10,657 $2,459 $61
25th Percentile $113,827 $9,486 $2,189 $55

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Salary Trends for Deputy County Attorney

Salaries for a Deputy County Attorney can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,054 in 2023 to around $142,819 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Deputy County Attorney salary trends, .

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