As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Mississippi is $100,589, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,934 weekly, or $8,382 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $77,679 to $119,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,597) and 75th percentile ($110,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,635 per year. This $21,961 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, Mississippi County Attorney often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $77,679 MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $88,597 MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $100,589 MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $110,558 MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $119,635 MS September 01, 2026
25% $88,597 10% $77,679 90% $119,635 75% $110,558 $100,589 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 Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $110,473 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $105,137 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $102,383 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $103,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $104,361 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $102,979 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $102,884 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $104,927 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $106,031 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $108,730 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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