How much does a District Attorney make in Texas?

As of March 26, 2024, the average annual pay of District Attorney in Texas is $182,899. While Salary.com is seeing that District Attorney salary in Texas can go up to $222,587 or down to $139,949, but most earn between $160,417 and $203,673. 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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District Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $203,673 $16,973 $3,917 $98
Average $182,899 $15,242 $3,517 $88
25th Percentile $160,417 $13,368 $3,085 $77
25% $160,417 10% $139,949 90% $222,587 75% $203,673 $182,899 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for District Attorney in Texas

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the District Attorney profession are Bellaire, Houston, Galena Park, Alief, South Houston, Stafford, Missouri City, North Houston, Fresno, and Pasadena.

Cities Salary
Bellaire $187,382
Houston $187,382
Galena Park $187,195
Alief $187,195
South Houston $187,009
Stafford $187,009
Missouri City $186,822
North Houston $186,822
Fresno $186,635
Pasadena $186,635

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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 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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