As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Delaware is $114,239, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,197 weekly, or $9,520 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $88,230 to $135,885. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,625) and 75th percentile ($125,569), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,885 per year. This $24,944 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, Delaware County Attorney often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for County 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
County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $88,230 DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $100,625 DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $114,239 DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $125,569 DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $135,885 DE July 01, 2026
25% $100,625 10% $88,230 90% $135,885 75% $125,569 $114,239 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $120,090 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $120,165 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $119,784 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $119,576 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $120,188 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $119,945 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $119,532 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $119,600 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $120,600 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $119,177 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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