How Much Does a County Attorney Make in New York, NY ? (2026 Salary Guide)

County Attorney Salary in New York, NY

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in New York, NY is $130,777, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,515 weekly, or $10,898 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $101,198 to $155,730. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($115,294) and 75th percentile ($143,838), while top earners (90th percentile) make $155,730 per year. This $28,544 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, New York County Attorney often earn 9.0% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for County Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $101,198 New York, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $115,294 New York, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $130,777 New York, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $143,838 New York, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $155,730 New York, NY January 01, 2026
25% $115,294 10% $101,198 90% $155,730 75% $143,838 $130,777 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Attorney in New York, NY. The base salary for County Attorney ranges from $115,294 to $143,838 with the average base salary of $130,777. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,573 to $171,680 with the average total cash compensation of $145,281.
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