How much does an Assistant City Attorney make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant City Attorney in the United States is $261,421. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $214,576 to a high of $300,679, with most professionals earning between $236,901 and $281,970.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant City Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant City Attorney Salary $214,576 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant City Attorney Salary $236,901 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant City Attorney Salary $261,421 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant City Attorney Salary $281,970 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant City Attorney Salary $300,679 US April 01, 2025
25% $236,901 10% $214,576 90% $300,679 75% $281,970 $261,421 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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