As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Iowa is $107,956, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,076 weekly, or $8,996 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $83,378 to $128,411. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,091) and 75th percentile ($118,663), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,411 per year. This $23,572 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, Iowa County Attorney often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 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 $83,378 IA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $95,091 IA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $107,956 IA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $118,663 IA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $128,411 IA July 01, 2026
25% $95,091 10% $83,378 90% $128,411 75% $118,663 $107,956 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 Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $110,841 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $115,158 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $111,391 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $114,833 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $111,994 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $110,955 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $111,232 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $108,769 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $110,678 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $111,724 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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