As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Montana is $106,513, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,048 weekly, or $8,876 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $82,171 to $126,559. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,772) and 75th percentile ($117,006), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,559 per year. This $23,234 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, Montana County Attorney often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $82,171 MT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $93,772 MT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $106,513 MT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $117,006 MT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $126,559 MT May 01, 2026
25% $93,772 10% $82,171 90% $126,559 75% $117,006 $106,513 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $110,952 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $110,796 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $113,479 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $110,595 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $110,538 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $110,630 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $110,820 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $110,430 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $110,851 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $110,636 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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