As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Illinois is $114,970, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,211 weekly, or $9,581 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $88,785 to $136,739. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,264) and 75th percentile ($126,365), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,739 per year. This $25,101 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, Illinois County Attorney often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $88,785 IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $101,264 IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $114,970 IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $126,365 IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $136,739 IL September 01, 2026
25% $101,264 10% $88,785 90% $136,739 75% $126,365 $114,970 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $123,200 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $121,514 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $112,285 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $112,013 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $113,691 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $121,720 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $111,935 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $112,163 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $113,843 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $111,454 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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