As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Nebraska is $106,262, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,044 weekly, or $8,855 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $82,061 to $126,383. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,594) and 75th percentile ($116,794), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,383 per year. This $23,200 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, Nebraska County Attorney often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $82,061 NE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $93,594 NE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $106,262 NE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $116,794 NE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $126,383 NE September 01, 2026
25% $93,594 10% $82,061 90% $126,383 75% $116,794 $106,262 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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $111,518 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $111,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $110,589 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $110,987 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $110,998 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $110,787 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $109,203 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $110,481 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $110,722 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $111,499 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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