As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Michigan is $111,092, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,136 weekly, or $9,258 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $85,800 to $132,141. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,853) and 75th percentile ($122,110), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,141 per year. This $24,257 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, Michigan County Attorney often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $85,800 MI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $97,853 MI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $111,092 MI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,110 MI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $132,141 MI July 01, 2026
25% $97,853 10% $85,800 90% $132,141 75% $122,110 $111,092 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $117,996 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $110,828 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $113,379 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $113,567 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $114,615 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $110,521 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $111,345 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $111,101 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $110,785 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $110,698 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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