How much does a County Attorney make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Attorney in Lincoln, NE is $105,056. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,693 to $115,707, with most professionals earning between $79,527 and $125,404.

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County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $79,527 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $91,693 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $105,056 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $115,707 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $125,404 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $91,693 10% $79,527 90% $125,404 75% $115,707 $105,056 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $91,693 to $115,707 with the average base salary of $105,056. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,693 to $115,707 with the average total cash compensation of $105,056.
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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