As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Virginia is $99,654, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,916 weekly, or $8,305 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $76,991 to $118,598. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,791) and 75th percentile ($109,570), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,598 per year. This $21,779 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Assistant Prosecuting Attorney often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 nationwide for Assistant Prosecuting Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary $76,991 VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary $87,791 VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary $99,654 VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary $109,570 VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary $118,598 VA April 01, 2026
25% $87,791 10% $76,991 90% $118,598 75% $109,570 $99,654 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $114,397 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $100,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $90,158 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $97,173 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $96,925 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $92,803 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $99,622 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $113,880 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $114,397 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $93,392 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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