As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Maryland is $116,315, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,237 weekly, or $9,693 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $89,833 to $138,354. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,453) and 75th percentile ($127,851), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,354 per year. This $25,398 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, Maryland County Attorney often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $89,833 MD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $102,453 MD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $116,315 MD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $127,851 MD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $138,354 MD July 01, 2026
25% $102,453 10% $89,833 90% $138,354 75% $127,851 $116,315 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 Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $122,386 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $120,904 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $119,642 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $119,618 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $120,542 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $112,120 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $129,198 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $122,653 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $117,763 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $130,161 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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