How much does a County Attorney make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Attorney in Baton Rouge, LA is $112,062. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,269 to $129,819, with most professionals earning between $81,892 and $145,987.

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County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $81,892 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $96,269 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $112,062 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $129,819 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $145,987 Baton Rouge,LA March 01, 2025
25% $96,269 10% $81,892 90% $145,987 75% $129,819 $112,062 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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129819
112062

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99230
138778
117080
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $96,269 to $129,819 with the average base salary of $112,062. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,230 to $138,778 with the average total cash compensation of $117,080.
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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