As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in the US is $112,827, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,170 weekly, or $9,402 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in the US vary widely, spanning from $87,168 to $134,274. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,396) and 75th percentile ($124,053), while top earners (90th percentile) make $134,274 per year. This $24,657 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, District of Columbia County Attorney often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies and industry startups. 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
County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $87,168 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $99,396 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $112,827 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $124,053 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $134,274 US April 01, 2026
25% $99,396 10% $87,168 90% $134,274 75% $124,053 $112,827 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a County Attorney ?

A county attorney in many areas of the United States is the chief legal officer for a county or local judicial district. It is usually an elected position. The role of the county attorney can be similar to or complementary to that of a local state's attorney, commonwealth's attorney or district attorney. In some jurisdictions, the county attorney oversees the operations of local prosecutors with respect to violations of county ordinances. In other jurisdictions, the county attorney prosecutes traffic matters and/or misdemeanors. In some states the county attorney prosecutes violations of ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in the United States. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $99,396 to $124,053 with the average base salary of $112,827. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,086 to $144,944 with the average total cash compensation of $122,795.
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