As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in North Carolina is $107,187, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,061 weekly, or $8,932 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $82,775 to $127,483. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,409) and 75th percentile ($117,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,483 per year. This $23,402 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, North Carolina County Attorney often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $82,775 NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $94,409 NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $107,187 NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $117,811 NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $127,483 NC September 01, 2026
25% $94,409 10% $82,775 90% $127,483 75% $117,811 $107,187 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $108,139 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $110,399 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $108,274 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $110,695 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $110,491 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $107,466 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $109,710 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $113,977 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $107,148 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $107,904 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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