As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Louisiana is $107,256, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,063 weekly, or $8,938 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $82,837 to $127,579. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,475) and 75th percentile ($117,894), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,579 per year. This $23,419 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, Louisiana County Attorney often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $82,837 LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $94,475 LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $107,256 LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $117,894 LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $127,579 LA July 01, 2026
25% $94,475 10% $82,837 90% $127,579 75% $117,894 $107,256 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $106,798 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $109,061 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $105,634 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $112,695 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $105,067 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $110,258 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $109,766 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $103,960 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $112,931 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $107,808 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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